News – Page 2 – Kina NZ Design + Artspace

Angela Tier - Animal Testing Series

May 14, 2021

Independent New Zealand Artist Angela Tier, continually explores universal experiences such as loss, grief and fear through her fine sculptures. Angela’s sculptural works are hand built using the coiling technique, in which coils of clay are gradually stacked and joined one on top of the other. “I like working in the coils as it's a very old technique.”

Brad Novak - starman series

May 07, 2021

Brad Novak (aka New Blood Pop) is arguably New Zealand's leading urban pop artist and wants us to “keep our inner child alive”.
He is the first artist in New Zealand’s history to exhibit concurrently with both the pop art and street art global elite including Warhol, Haring, Lichtenstein, Obey, Brainwash and Banksy (Toronto, 2015).

Kathryn Furniss - New Zealand artist

Apr 30, 2021

Kathryn Furniss creates beautiful art works inspired by the natural world and her garden setting in her hometown of Nelson. We quizzed her to see what ignites her creativity.

An Exhibition from Simon Lewis Wards

Apr 26, 2021

Simon Lewis Wards creates iconic sweets of Aotearoa. He enjoys making art that sparks a smile in the viewer and conjures nostalgic memories from our New Zealand childhood.

Down the Bay + Connections

Sep 21, 2020

The new collection from Fleur Woods, Down the Bay was always going to resonate with me as I love the ocean. Fleur's rockpools are mesmerising in that they really take you to the water. With either a view point of looking from above at the thriving ecosystem of a rockpool or those moments of diving down and becoming part of the ocean world deep below.

Welcome back to Kina, the space you helped create!

May 13, 2020

We received kindness and support when we needed it most and will be forever grateful. You encouraged us to stay strong as a team, without you the door would not open. Now more than ever we need you to stay connected with us and share stories of Kina with your community.

💬 A message for you from us ❤

Mar 19, 2020

We care deeply about our community and employees and with the current Covid-19 situation we are having to consider how we engage with our customers on a daily basis.

Keith Grinter - glass artist

Feb 29, 2020

Make a visit to Keith Grinter in Whangarei and you will be greeted with a delightful fascinating experience of extreme heat, cheerful banter and fast moving creativity!

Nomadic Residency - Solo exhibition from Milarky

Feb 09, 2020

During the last 5 years New Plymouth artist Milarky has been regularly visiting and traveling around America, crossing in and out of borders and over uncountable state lines, through too many miles of land, back and forth between coasts, to reach each of the 50 States; all with the aim of producing direct field research of Contemporary Nomadism.

Paula Coulthard - Textile artist

Jul 22, 2019

Kina has just received Paula's new series titled Ika Moana. Ika Moana is a very old Māori name for whales and the English translation is Fish of the Sea. The series is inspired by the concept of Kaitiakitanga.

Puanga Exhibition - Barry Te Whatu and Haoro Hond

Jun 28, 2019

Nestled under the shadow of Paritutu Rock, the Rangimarie Māori  Arts & Crafts Centre sits alongside Te Kupenga Stone Sculpture Society and the Lapidary Club on Centennial Drive in Motorua. We remove our shoes and enter the cool and quiet hall.

Laura Jer - Jeweller

Jun 19, 2019

While visiting Auckland a couple of months back I popped into Whau Studios in Point Chevalier to meet up with new jeweller to Kina, Laura Jer. It's always great to put a face to the artworks we have at Kina and especially good when we get to connect with their creative space!

Vicky Lord - exhibition artist

May 30, 2019

Having a chance to visit an artist in their home and studio is always insightful and surprising. The first thing to notice at the home of Vicky Lord is that art is the dominant feature.

Chauncey Flay exhibition artist

Feb 08, 2019

New Plymouth based artist Chauncey Flay will exhibit his latest project Vestiges at Kina NZ Design + Art Space opening 15th February 2019.
Vestiges; Noun: a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence.

Maria McLean weaver

Aug 26, 2018

When I come across an artist in my travels and give them a days notice to visit, it always comes with a bit of trepidation....are they welcome to me calling with such short notice...will they have anything to show me...will they be open to having their works on our shelves at Kina?

Anneke Moore exhibition artist

Jun 29, 2018

New Plymouth based artist, Anneke Moore, will exhibit her latest collection of 'Light Work' pieces for the first time at KINA NZ Design + Artspace in New Plymouth with her exhibition titled, MERAKI.