ArtWorks

Untitled

Mark Fa’avaeNelsonUntitledacrylic paint, 2025 Mark Fa’avae is a Samoan-born Nelson artist who has exhibited locally and nationally. Huge thanks to NEL (Nelson Electricity Limited) for supporting our artists to transform their boxes! And thanks too, to Matty Anderson for introducing us to Mark.

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Mi amigo Axolotl

Alicia RochaMi amigo Axolotlacrylic paint, 2025 You can see more of Alicia’s art on Instagram. I believe art can deepen our understanding of ourselves and others, makes us heal  and subsequently the world we live in. My paintings are a reflection of my inner landscape where creatures go through a transmutation to become a friendly totem

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Rollerdoor Mural

Richard SellarsRollerdoor Muralacrylic paint, 2024 As part of Spring Clean Whakatū Nelson, ArtHouse Architects commissioned Richard Sellars to create a mural that would transform their laneway. The roller door was looking pretty manky before Richard took it from graffiti to oh-so-cool! It’s a stunner! Richard Sellars is a Nelson-based artist and architect. Read a great

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Flamboyant Flowers

Amy AdamsFlamboyant Flowersacrylic paint, 2025 “This floral design captures Nelson’s vibrant and artistic spirit, reflecting the joyful atmosphere of our community.” Amy Adams is an artist whose creative journey began in childhood, evolving from crafting miniature doll worlds to creating large-scale paintings and mixed media pieces. This lifelong passion has shaped her artistic vision and

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Nile St ArtWall

Shared CommunitiesNile St ArtWallacrylic on board, 2025 In early 2025 Shared Communities decorated a wall along Nile St. featuring the word “Thank You” in almost 50 languages.  Projects like this bring volunteers together, fostering new friendships and connections, and strengthening our community bonds. Led by Shared Communities’ Cultural Navigator Karolina Serrano, this mural was a

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Behind the Red Curtain

Karolina SerranoNelsonBehind the Red Curtainacrylic paint on metal, 2024 Follow Karolina on Facebook and Instagram. Inspired by the transformative power of the performing arts, this work celebrates the hidden worlds behind the red curtain. Through theatrical symbols—masks, sheet music, flowers—it pays tribute to the stories, emotions, and dreams that live within every character and every

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