Holly Roach
Holly Roach is a versatile artist known for her gorgeously emotive landscapes. Sweeping brush strokes and a striking array of colours inspired by natural surroundings set the tone within her luscious compositions.
Hamish Macaulay
Hamish is an award-winning printmaker and painter based in Kāpiti. He recently returned home to Aotearoa NZ after 14 years living in London. His art consistently features conceptual abstracts, landscapes, seascapes, and horizons.
Because of his love of nature and our surroundings there is usually a nature-based narrative underpinning his work.
Hamish Macaulay
Hamish is an award-winning printmaker and painter based in Kāpiti. He recently returned home to Aotearoa NZ after 14 years living in London. His art consistently features conceptual abstracts, landscapes, seascapes, and horizons.
Because of his love of nature and our surroundings there is usually a nature-based narrative underpinning his work.
Hamish Macaulay
Hamish is an award-winning printmaker and painter based in Kāpiti. He recently returned home to Aotearoa NZ after 14 years living in London. His art consistently features conceptual abstracts, landscapes, seascapes, and horizons.
Because of his love of nature and our surroundings there is usually a nature-based narrative underpinning his work.
Curve Series
“Curves; my latest body of work, is an expression of energy and movement. Thick layers of textural colour draw attention to the painting’s surface and physicality, contributing to the overall movement and dynamism. Opposing curves are carved into the thick upper layers of paint to reveal underlying colour, form and texture within the work.
"These pieces are inspired by the Creation story from Māori mythology, which I became interested in while researching for a painting I was creating for a 2022 Matariki exhibition. This series currently has two branches; Creation and Storm."
Creation
"Each unique piece from ‘Creation’ is composed of gestural strokes - Ranginui (Sky Father) as a group of downward facing curves, and Papatūānuku (Earth Mother) as upward arching curves. In the beginning they are laying together in darkness in a close embrace."
Storm
"Each unique piece from the ‘Storm’ series is composed of directional gestural strokes, multiple transparent layers, and opposing curves visualising the elements unleashed by Tāwhirimātea (God of weather). He was angry about not being consulted when his brothers separated his parents Ranganui & Papatūānuku to let light into the world."
More Artist Stories
Journeyscapes
We are excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming exhibition, Journeyscapes, which will be held in August 2024. This exhibition will explore the multifaceted concept of journeys, delving into both the physical and metaphorical paths that shape our experiences and identities.
Matariki 2024
As the stars of Matariki and Puanga rise in the sky, we pause to recognise the significance of this celebration within our communities. We are dedicated to deepening our knowledge and understanding of Matariki traditions. Borrowed Earth have created a special collection in honour of Matariki that incorporates whakataukī along with...
National treasures
The purpose of this exhibition is to inspire a deep appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds us, and enhance awareness regarding the importance of our national gems and the ecological hurdles they face.Through creative practice, this group of artists have cultivated a connection to the natural world through the...