The slow, physical process of woodcut shapes Renée's practice. Through carving, she reduces colour, texture and light to shapes and patterns, building rhythm and form within each composition. She favours the clarity of single-colour prints and the added vibrancy of multi-block prints. Once a cut is made, there is no going back, making commitment and embracing the process essential.
With a Bachelor of Visual Arts in Printmaking from the University of Auckland and a Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching from the University of Waikato, she returned to woodcut printmaking in 2019 after years of teaching and raising a family. She quickly rediscovered her passion for the medium and its graphic mark making, meditative process and satisfying final reveal. She now teaches introductory relief printmaking at the University of Waikato and runs occasional workshops.
Her woodcuts draw inspiration from Aotearoa New Zealand’s landscapes, exploring a sense of place, stillness and the quiet joy of recognition. Iconic Kiwi baches sit within lush bush and garden settings, while streams and pathways weave through layers of kawakawa, flax and ferns, with native birds often hidden among the ink. Her work balances the detail of real places with the familiarity of memory, inviting viewers to slow down and reconnect with the landscapes around them.
Each print is inked and printed by hand on a large press built by her father, giving every impression its own subtle variations. The physical demands of carving and printing mean editions are often limited to 10 to 20 prints at a time. The process also offers flexibility, allowing her to work around family life, particularly during the hours spent carving each block.
The slow, physical process of woodcut shapes Renée's practice. Through carving, she reduces colour, texture and light to shapes and patterns, building rhythm and form within each composition. She favours the clarity of single-colour prints and the added vibrancy of multi-block prints. Once a cut is made, there is no going back, making commitment and embracing the process essential.
With a Bachelor of Visual Arts in Printmaking from the University of Auckland and a Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching from the University of Waikato, she returned to woodcut printmaking in 2019 after years of teaching and raising a family. She quickly rediscovered her passion for the medium and its graphic mark making, meditative process and satisfying final reveal. She now teaches introductory relief printmaking at the University of Waikato and runs occasional workshops.
Her woodcuts draw inspiration from Aotearoa New Zealand’s landscapes, exploring a sense of place, stillness and the quiet joy of recognition. Iconic Kiwi baches sit within lush bush and garden settings, while streams and pathways weave through layers of kawakawa, flax and ferns, with native birds often hidden among the ink. Her work balances the detail of real places with the familiarity of memory, inviting viewers to slow down and reconnect with the landscapes around them.
Each print is inked and printed by hand on a large press built by her father, giving every impression its own subtle variations. The physical demands of carving and printing mean editions are often limited to 10 to 20 prints at a time. The process also offers flexibility, allowing her to work around family life, particularly during the hours spent carving each block.
The slow, physical process of woodcut shapes Renée's practice. Through carving, she reduces colour, texture and light to shapes and patterns, building rhythm and form within each composition. She favours the clarity of single-colour prints and the added vibrancy of multi-block prints. Once a cut is made, there is no going back, making commitment and embracing the process essential.
With a Bachelor of Visual Arts in Printmaking from the University of Auckland and a Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching from the University of Waikato, she returned to woodcut printmaking in 2019 after years of teaching and raising a family. She quickly rediscovered her passion for the medium and its graphic mark making, meditative process and satisfying final reveal. She now teaches introductory relief printmaking at the University of Waikato and runs occasional workshops.
Her woodcuts draw inspiration from Aotearoa New Zealand’s landscapes, exploring a sense of place, stillness and the quiet joy of recognition. Iconic Kiwi baches sit within lush bush and garden settings, while streams and pathways weave through layers of kawakawa, flax and ferns, with native birds often hidden among the ink. Her work balances the detail of real places with the familiarity of memory, inviting viewers to slow down and reconnect with the landscapes around them.
Each print is inked and printed by hand on a large press built by her father, giving every impression its own subtle variations. The physical demands of carving and printing mean editions are often limited to 10 to 20 prints at a time. The process also offers flexibility, allowing her to work around family life, particularly during the hours spent carving each block.
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