Ceara Lile is a Kerikeri-based fibre artist who creates abstract textile collages layered with meaning, memory, and emotion. Working from her home studio surrounded by gardens and birdsong, Ceara uses reclaimed or natural fabrics; cut, dyed, or eco-printed; as the base for her hand-stitched artworks. 

Her pieces often incorporate graphic symbols such as tally marks, postcodes, or Roman numerals, marking personal moments, emotional impressions, or meaningful places. With colour palettes that shift depending on the story behind each work, her art ranges from soft and meditative to bold and expressive; always thoughtful and intentional. 

Ceara’s work is richly textured and invites slow looking. Through every stitch, she explores the quiet poetry of connection; between people, between memory and place. Each piece offers space for personal reflection, encouraging viewers to find their own story within the layers.

Click on the images below to see enlargements of some of her work.  

Ceara will be exhibiting at her own studio, Stop 46, during KOAST 2025 - buy a KOAST Trail Guide for further details!

Chrissy is a self-taught mixed media artist working across a variety of mediums. She is showcasing her everlasting handmade fabric flowers during the trail. They are crafted from individually-made petals and have a mix of realism and whimsical fun, no two are the same.  

Not only can they be enjoyed for years to come but the smaller pieces can be worn and enjoyed not just for special occasions but everyday wear.  

Chrissy can be contacted via email or Facebook. 

Click on the images below to see enlargements of some of her work. 

Bernie will be exhibiting at stop 41 during KOAST 2025 - buy a KOAST Trail Guide for further details!

NZ.DK Living Art is a creative studio led by artist Liselotte Hamer, whose roots trace back to Denmark. Based in Kerikeri, the studio produces unique works that celebrate the connection between material, place, and process across multiple mediums including textiles, ceramics, and painting. 

A signature offering is the handmade Nonu felted scarves, crafted from New Zealand Merino wool and Mulberry silk fibres. Using the Nonu wet felting technique, these scarves are transformed into soft, lightweight pieces of sheer silk or chiffon; each one uniquely beautiful. 

In addition to textiles, Liselotte creates ceramic vessels and sculptural forms inspired by organic shapes and textures. Her fluid art paintings on canvas capture nature’s spontaneity, bringing colour, movement, and emotion to life. 

Every creation from NZ.DK Living Art reflects a passion for materials, a love of nature, and a commitment to slow, meaningful craftsmanship. Whether a scarf that wraps you in warmth, a tactile ceramic piece, or a vibrant painting, each work is one-of-a-kind and thoughtfully made. 

Click on the images below to see enlargements of some of Liselotte's work. 

Liselotte will be exhibiting at stop 34 during KOAST 2025 - buy a KOAST Trail Guide for further details!