"I understand the importance of land and its connection to the people which is a big inspiration of my woodcuts."
"I graduated from Dunedin School of Art in 1992. I have awards in painting, 3D work, photography and drawing and have community commendations in art. I taught art at secondary level for twenty two years and have taken tertiary courses in art.
I am from Ngai Tahu and Ngati Kahungunu descent. I was born in Invercargill and lived all around NZ to the top in Ahipara (west of Kaitaia).
I understand the importance of land and its connection to the people which is a big inspiration of my woodcuts. I enjoy travelling around NZ inspiring my imagery, reflecting its power and beauty of Aotearoa, translated through the medium of woodblock carving and hand printing techniques.
I have a large printing press and love printing up the larger major works. The works are Japanese woodcut style in which each colour is an inked up block of wood, until the final key or drawing block is printed over the top of the colours to make sense of the whole image."
"I understand the importance of land and its connection to the people which is a big inspiration of my woodcuts."
"I graduated from Dunedin School of Art in 1992. I have awards in painting, 3D work, photography and drawing and have community commendations in art. I taught art at secondary level for twenty two years and have taken tertiary courses in art.
I am from Ngai Tahu and Ngati Kahungunu descent. I was born in Invercargill and lived all around NZ to the top in Ahipara (west of Kaitaia).
I understand the importance of land and its connection to the people which is a big inspiration of my woodcuts. I enjoy travelling around NZ inspiring my imagery, reflecting its power and beauty of Aotearoa, translated through the medium of woodblock carving and hand printing techniques.
I have a large printing press and love printing up the larger major works. The works are Japanese woodcut style in which each colour is an inked up block of wood, until the final key or drawing block is printed over the top of the colours to make sense of the whole image."
"I understand the importance of land and its connection to the people which is a big inspiration of my woodcuts."
"I graduated from Dunedin School of Art in 1992. I have awards in painting, 3D work, photography and drawing and have community commendations in art. I taught art at secondary level for twenty two years and have taken tertiary courses in art.
I am from Ngai Tahu and Ngati Kahungunu descent. I was born in Invercargill and lived all around NZ to the top in Ahipara (west of Kaitaia).
I understand the importance of land and its connection to the people which is a big inspiration of my woodcuts. I enjoy travelling around NZ inspiring my imagery, reflecting its power and beauty of Aotearoa, translated through the medium of woodblock carving and hand printing techniques.
I have a large printing press and love printing up the larger major works. The works are Japanese woodcut style in which each colour is an inked up block of wood, until the final key or drawing block is printed over the top of the colours to make sense of the whole image."
Nic Tucker meticulously creates woodblocks she masterfully layers to produce striking prints, celebrating our spectacular country, New Zealand/Aotearoa.
"Born in Invercargill and having studied at the Dunedin School of Art, my artistic journey has been deeply influenced by my roots and education. Drawing inspiration from Japanese Woodblock techniques, I've adapted my practice to create unique pieces that embody the essence of our magnificent country."
Nic's studio is where each creation comes to life. With scrupulous attention to detail, Nic hand-draws, carves, and inks each block, pouring over a hundred hours into larger works to craft the intricate imagery. The process doesn't end there; countless more hours are dedicated to colour working and layering each block, resulting in a final masterpiece that reflects the beauty and diversity of our land.
"My goal is to offer art that is not only visually stunning but also accessible, serving as a connection to our whenua, our shared heritage. Each piece I create is infused with my passion and dedication, aiming to evoke a sense of pride and appreciation for our surroundings.
I hope that my love for this craft shines through in every work I present to you."
- Nic Tucker.
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