Joanne's paintings are influenced by the strength and spirituality of Te Waipounamu landscapes and of the beautiful Hokianga where she now lives. Shaped by her long career as a graphic designer, she employs her unique style to create conceptualised landforms using layers of multiple interactions allowing for textures to be formed and carved into the surface.

These carved lines denote whakapapa or lineage and generations of growth of all that lives in and on the land. The intricate layers of painted constructions reflect the essential structure or essence of the land. Using earthy tones her works create a deeper relationship both above and beneath the surface giving the viewer a sense connection with the wairua, the spirit of Papatuanuku.

Awards:
2016 - Co-winner of the Far North Art Awards
2021- Winner of the Titirangi Community Arts Council Emerging Artist Award.

Mark Graver RE is an award-winning artist printmaker based at Wharepuke in Kerikeri.  Originally from the UK he studied at Leeds Polytechnic (B.A. Hons Fine Art 1985-88) and Camberwell College of Arts, London (MA Printmaking 1994-95).

Moving to NZ in 2003 he established the Wharepuke Print Studio in 2005, Art at Wharepuke gallery, 2009, and the Wharepuke Sculpture Park, 2015.

He is author of Non-Toxic Printmaking (2011, London, A&C Black), has sat on printmaking selection panels in China, Bulgaria and NZ and curated international print projects, exhibitions and symposiums in the UK and Australia.

He is a full member of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE).  Based at the Bankside Gallery, London, there are only ever 100 full RE fellows in the world at any one time.  He works with acrylic resist etching, digital printmaking, video and sound.

Mark's work is held in public collections including the V&A Museum, London, The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford UK, and in the USA, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, Turkey and NZ.

Mike Cameron was born and grew up in Whangarei and has been a stay at home dad allowing him to complete his art projects in a purpose built studio at home. He has shown his works in group exhibitions as well as being involved in the carving of the inside of the Northtec Marae in 2015 and carving of pou for the Kawhea harbour in 2016.

Mike approaches his work with careful planning and integrity - he uses rangahau (research) as the basis for all his artworks. Mike is a spiritual artist, who can capture nature within his art form, allowing him to explore his passion for sculpture and carving.