Meet the Artists: Celebrating NZ Creativity

Meet the Artists: Celebrating NZ Creativity

Behind every piece of artwork at My Sanctuary is a story, one of vision, craftsmanship, and the deeply personal process of creation. We are proud to showcase an extraordinary group of New Zealand artists whose work reflects not only their individual talents but also the spirit and beauty of Aotearoa.

From the majestic rivers and lakes of the South Island, breathtaking beaches of the North, to our magical bird life, our artists are inspired by the landscapes, heritage, and cultural diversity that make New Zealand so unique. Each piece in our collection carries the fingerprints of its maker, mixing traditional fine art, digital techniques and photography with modern interpretations of place and identity.

We celebrate artists who approach their work with integrity and imagination, painters who capture emotion through colour and texture, glass artists who shape vessels that feel both ancient and contemporary and specialists who fuse fine art with modern digital technologies.

By supporting local talent, we help sustain a vibrant creative community, one that values originality, artistry and the slow beauty of handcrafted design. Art becomes not just décor, but a conversation, a memory, a source of daily inspiration.

Our diverse mix of affordable art prints and original pieces allow creators to turn homes into sanctuaries. Explore our artist collections and discover the soul of New Zealand creativity.

LAUREN HUNT International Glass Artist from the prestigious Corning Museum of Glass, now based in New Zealand

Fine art glass piece by Laurent Hut, Blue Rooted vessel

CATHY HANSBY Artist who uniquely captures many of New Zealand's endangered bird life in colourful, bold images

JANE CRISP Artist who creates captivating scenes playing with portraiture, placing New Zealand birds upon a pedestal


STEVE BALLANTYNE
Artist who creates stunning landscape works using photography and digital illustrations, blending traditional and digital techniques

A New Zealand artwork by Steve Ballantyne featuring the Clinton River on the Milford Trace


IRA MITCHELL
Artist showcasing many of New Zealand's towns and landscapes with works influenced by David Hockney's colour palettes and the childhood delights of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carl


DARCY SOLIA
Artist who combines traditional and digital techniques in his vibrant Polynesian inspired artworks


IRINA VELMA
Artist whose colourful images are inspired by the beauty of New Zealand and the brilliance of nature


NATALIE PEARCE
Photographer who celebrates the wonder of flowers, flora and New Zealand's geology and landscapes

bunch of pink peonies on a black back ground

GAVIN MARTIN Photographer who has a passion for rural, rustic New Zealand

Discover New Zealand artists and artworks at www.mysanctuary.co.nz 

 

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