DEBRA BRITTEN – 38 Memorial Square, Carterton
Debra Britten is a graduate of the Wellington School of Design and has a Bachelor in Visual Communication. She has worked in ad agencies, illustrated children’s books, worked freelance as a graphic designer and owned and operated a clothing company in Wellington specializing in screenprinting and painting cloth.
ESTHER BUNNING – 1519 State Hwy 2, Tauwharenīkau
Art Trail • Photography • Tauwharenīkau
Esther Bunning is an acclaimed photographic artist whose work is known for its dreamlike atmosphere and sense of quiet wonder. Blending photography with elements of painting, texture, and light, she creates expressive images that reveal the extraordinary within the everyday. Her distinctive work is collected both in New Zealand and internationally.
SUSAN NIKOLAISON • 37 on 37 Studio – 37 Cambridge Terrace, Masterton
Art Trail • Digital Artist • Masterton • Visual Arts
Susan Nikolaison’s creative journey has evolved from a lifetime behind the camera to crafting beautiful works from botanicals, driftwood, and found natural materials. Inspired by the landscapes of Wairarapa, her art celebrates the beauty, texture, and stories found in everyday nature. Each piece invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and reconnect with the world around them.
KARLEY SKINNER – 22 Hessey Street, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Visual Arts
Karley Skinner creates imaginative works in ceramics and painting that celebrate the harmony, patterns, and symbolism found in nature. Inspired by everything from native moths and butterflies to Gothic architecture and Celtic design, her pieces blend beauty, function, and storytelling. Discover art that brings a sense of wonder and whimsy to everyday spaces.
SANDY SERGEANT – 28A Garrison St, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Digital Artist • Visual Arts
Sandy’s works include digitally altered original photography and abstract paintings. She also repurposes jewellery into bespoke eyeglass chains. Sandy’s love of creating started over 24 years ago having attended The Total Learning Connexion as a sabbatical at the peak of her corporate career. Now semi-retired, Sandy has the time to do what she loves best and that is to simply create works that bring people joy.
STARRY NIGHT STUDIO – 75 Gordon St, Landsdowne, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Photography
Landscapes and Astrophotography using a Canon 90D, a variety of Photography gear including a star tracker for sharp images such as The milkyway and Nebula.
ROTOTAWAI GALLERY – 808 Kahutara Rd, Kahutara
Art Trail • Gallery • Kahutara
Step inside the historic Rototawai Homestead and discover a remarkable collection of New Zealand art in a unique garden setting. Home to Anna Bidwill’s significant 20th-century collection, the property also features a new Garden Gallery showcasing works from a private collection. Explore art, history, architecture, and beautifully established gardens in one memorable visit.
ROZE DOHERTY – Town Centre, 89 Main St, Greytown
Art Trail • Greytown • Visual Arts
Roze Doherty draws inspiration from the landscapes, colours, patterns, and everyday moments of Wairarapa life. Working across painting, photography, weaving, and mixed media, she embraces experimentation and creative exploration. Her work captures a sense of place, memory, and home, celebrating the beauty found in both making and observing.
SALLY MAGUIRE • Visual Arts – Paper Moon Gallery, 17 Tararua Dr, Upper Plain, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Visual Arts
Sally Maguire’s oil paintings celebrate the beauty, atmosphere, and emotion found in the everyday world. Inspired by everything from tiny natural details to expansive New Zealand landscapes, her work invites viewers to pause and look more closely. Sally now paints and exhibits from PAPERMOON GALLERY in Masterton.
GARY WALDROM • Visual Arts – Paper Moon Gallery, 17 Tararua Dr, Upper Plain, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Visual Arts
Gary Waldrom is a celebrated self-taught artist whose distinctive work has earned national recognition over several decades. Based in rural Hawke’s Bay, he has exhibited widely throughout New Zealand and received numerous prestigious art awards. His paintings can be found in significant public and private collections across the country.
MARK LEE, ONE OF A KIND DESIGN – Town Centre, 89 Main St, Greytown
Art Trail • Greytown • Industrial Design
Mark Lee of One Of A Kind Design transforms vintage objects into unique, functional art. From bespoke lighting and clocks to Bluetooth stereos and sculptural pieces, his work blends history with modern design, reflecting his passion for craftsmanship and aesthetics…
EDWARD • Visual Arts – 69a Main St, Greytown
Art Trail • Greytown • Visual Arts
Edward is an artist and poet whose work is driven by imagination, authenticity, and a unique way of seeing the world. Through expressive art and writing, he explores the beauty of imperfection and the richness of human experience. His creative journey is an inspiring reminder to trust your ideas and simply begin.
TATYANA KULIDA • Visual Arts – 38 Kempton St, Greytown
Art Trail • Greytown • Visual Arts
Tatyana Kulida brings classical training and craftsmanship to her paintings, drawing on years of study and teaching in Florence, Italy. Inspired by flowers, people, and landscapes, her work celebrates the quiet beauty of the natural world and the human experience. Each piece is thoughtfully handmade, reflecting a deep commitment to artistry and tradition.
RACHEL LEE JONES • Visual Arts – 9 Greenlane Rd, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Visual Arts
Rachel Jones creates vibrant contemporary artworks known for their bold colour combinations and touches of humour. Drawing on a lifelong creative spirit, she enjoys exploring a range of subjects, from quirky contemporary pieces to Kiwiana-inspired works and mixed media. Her art reflects a playful approach and a love of visual storytelling.
SHIRLEE WILTON • Glasswork – 4 Miller Place, Masterton
Art Trail • Glasswork • Masterton
hirlee Wilton transforms molten glass into miniature works of art, creating intricate lampwork beads inspired by nature, colour, and light. From delicate flowers to whimsical creatures, each piece is handcrafted with remarkable attention to detail. Discover tiny treasures that capture beauty, curiosity, and imagination in glass.
SCOTT GREENWICH • Visual Arts – 423 Norfolk Rd, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Visual Arts
Scott Greenwich creates bold, colourful paintings filled with imagination and individuality. Based in rural Wairarapa, he takes a thoughtful approach to each work, allowing ideas to develop into striking one-off creations. With handcrafted frames completing every piece, his art is designed to make a statement.
MARIE LOTZ • Visual Arts – 23 Clifton Ave, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Gallery
Marie Lotz combines painting, drawing, textiles, embroidery, and poetry to create deeply personal works exploring memory, belonging, and connection with nature. Her art unfolds like a visual poem, shaped through thoughtful making and reflection. Discover a practice where thread, image, and story come together in unique and expressive ways.
PAULINE BACKHOUSE • Ceramicist – 41D Reading St, Greytown
Art Trail • Ceramics • Greytown
Pauline Backhouse creates one-of-a-kind ceramics that combine vibrant colour, bold patterns, and a touch of nostalgia. Her handcrafted wall art and decorative pieces celebrate creativity, individuality, and the joy of slow making. Discover a playful collection designed to bring warmth and personality to any space.
VALERIE • Visual Arts – Devotus Vineyard, Martinborough
Art Trail • Martinborough • Visual Arts
Valerie paints from her open studio among the vines of her family’s Martinborough vineyard, drawing inspiration from the landscape, seasons, and ever-changing light. Her expressive paintings are deeply connected to the rhythms of nature and a strong sense of place. Discover work shaped by a life lived closely alongside the land.
ANNA-MARIE KINGSLEY • 99 Hinau Gully Rd, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Sculpture • Visual Arts
Anna-Marie Kingsley is an award-winning artist known for her distinctive still-life paintings that bring everyday objects to life with character and story. Alongside her painting practice, she creates popular cement sculptures and has long been a passionate supporter of the arts community. Her work reflects both imagination and a keen eye for the extraordinary in the ordinary.
BRUCE WENDEN • Metalwork – 41D Reading St, Greytown
Art Trail • Greytown • Metalwork
Bruce Wenden creates exceptional handcrafted knives that combine premium steel, locally sourced timber burls, and meticulous craftsmanship. Blending traditional techniques with an eye for beauty and ergonomics, each piece is both functional and artistic. Discover a stunning collection of bespoke knives designed to be treasured for generations.
GLENDA WENDEN • Crafter/Soap Maker – 41D Reading St, Greytown
Glenda Wenden creates handmade novelty soaps and classic soap-on-a-rope, combining everyday practicality with a sense of fun. Crafted locally with care, her soaps make thoughtful gifts or a special treat for yourself. Discover a range of charming designs that bring creativity and quality to the everyday.
MARTY ANDREW • Painter – 19 King Edward St, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Visual Arts
Marty Andrew’s lifelong passion for art began in childhood and has continued to evolve ever since. From pencil sketches and cartoon illustrations to detailed oil paintings, creativity has been a constant thread throughout his life. Inspired by the great masters, Marty continues to explore, learn, and refine his craft with every new work.
MARIA PAINE • Painter – 19 King Edward St, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Visual Arts
Maria Paine is a passionate and prolific painter whose work spans animals, birds, landscapes, and still life. Working primarily with water-mixable oils, she finds joy in both experimentation and the creative process itself. An active member of the Wairarapa arts community, Maria also enjoys encouraging others on their artistic journey.
LINDA THORNTON • Ceramicist – 4 William Donald Dr, Solway, Masterton
Art Trail • Ceramics • Masterton
Linda Thornton creates unique ceramic sculptures from black clay using the Japanese technique of Nerikomi. Through layering, slicing, folding, and shaping coloured clay, she produces one-of-a-kind works that celebrate both simplicity and craftsmanship.
JULES CRAFTS • Visual Arts – Carterton Artists Hub, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Visual Arts
Jules Crafts is an oil painter inspired by everyday objects that carry a sense of history and story. Drawing on the traditions of classical still life, she explores light, shadow, and form to capture the essence of a subject in a single moment. Her paintings invite viewers to see beauty in the familiar and overlooked.
GREYTOWN ART GALLERY • Gallery – 115 Main St, Greytown
Art Trail • Gallery • Greytown
Greytown Art Gallery is a vibrant, artist-run gallery showcasing the work of 25 talented Wairarapa artists across a wide range of mediums. More than just an exhibition space, it is a community hub that supports creativity through exhibitions, workshops, and events. Discover an ever-changing collection of art in the heart of Greytown.
WALTER WISLER • Painter – 1D Mary St, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Visual Arts
Walter brings a lifetime of creative experience to his art, drawing on both his Swiss heritage and more than 25 years in the design industry. Working in a distinctive semi-realistic style, he combines technical skill with expressive detail to create engaging and thoughtfully crafted works. His paintings reflect a refined artistic vision shaped by decades of observation and creativity.
HELMUT HIRLER • Photographer – Paper Moon Gallery, 17 Tararua Dr, Upper Plain, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Photography
For 30 years Helmut has been producing Black & White infrared photography on large format film. His books, large format calendars and fine art prints are rewarded with over 50 international awards.
JACQUI CLARKE • Ceramicist – Carterton Artists Hub – St Marks Church Hall, 185 High Street South, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Ceramics
Jacqui Clarke is a ceramicist based in East Taratahi, Wairarapa. Working primarily in terracotta and stoneware, she favors a restrained palette with minimal glaze, allowing form and texture to take center stage. Inspired by the landscapes, plant life, insects and bird life of the Wairarapa, Clarke draws on the region’s natural forms, patterns and textures to inform her ceramic practice.
KAREN LYTTLE • 13 Mole Street, Greytown
Art Trail • Greytown • Mixed Media
Karen Lyttle is the ‘tripecontroller’, a purveyor of TRIPE, or utter fiddle-faddle nonsense. Inspired by vintage books , magazines & intensely fossicked discarded paraphernalia she concocts collages, paintings & bizarre trinkets. All inspired by the simple fact that nothing makes sense,’ ..it’s all a load of tripe !’
RED DELICIOUS GALLERY • Gallery – 103a Main St, Greytown
Art Trail • Gallery • Greytown
Red Delicious Gallery is a contemporary co-operative gallery showcasing an exciting mix of Wairarapa artists across a range of disciplines. Alongside its beautifully curated exhibitions, visitors can explore a gift shop featuring affordable, locally made artworks and creative treasures. It’s a welcoming space that celebrates both artistic excellence and community.
THE YELLOW ROOM • Gallery – 79 Main St, Greytown
Art Trail • Greytown • Photography • Printmaker • Textiles • Visual Arts
The Yellow Room is a distinctive gallery space housed in a heritage building in the heart of Greytown. During the Art Trail, it will showcase a curated collection of works by Wairarapa artists, celebrating the creativity and talent of the region. Discover local art in an intimate and character-filled setting.
ANNIE HAYWARD • Visual Arts – Carterton Artists Hub – St Marks Church Hall, 185 High Street South, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Visual Arts
Annie has enjoyed a professional artistic career spanning more than 40 years, following her training in visual communication design and work as a children’s book illustrator. Inspired by landscape and still life, she is known for her loose, expressive painting style and beautiful use of colour. Her work combines warmth, experience, and a deep love of her subjects.
NICK COTTRELL • Visual Artist – 94 Lake Domain Rd, Lake Reserve, Featherston
Art Trail • Featherston • Visual Arts
Nick Cottrell is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is deeply inspired by the natural world. Moving from digital design to hand-drawn and handcrafted techniques, he creates art that reflects a close connection with nature and careful observation. His distinctive practice spans drawing, photography, woodturning, and pyrography, blending creativity with craftsmanship.
KATY COTTRELL • Marquetrist – 94 Lake Domain Rd, Lake Reserve, Featherston
Art Trail • Featherston • Marquetrist
Katy Cottrell is a contemporary marquetry artist who transforms timber veneers into intricate artworks inspired by the natural world. Drawing on the colours, grain, and textures inherent in wood, she creates detailed compositions that celebrate the unique ecosystems of Aotearoa and beyond. Her work bridges traditional craftsmanship and contemporary art through careful observation and meticulous skill.
JANE GIBBENS – Town Centre, 89 Main St, Greytown
Art Trail • Greytown • Visual Arts
Jane Gibbens creates intricate pen-and-ink artworks inspired by botanicals, native birds, heritage architecture, and the New Zealand landscape. Combining traditional draftsmanship with contemporary detail, her work is celebrated for its precision, texture, and luminous finishes. Discover everything from finely detailed feature pieces to her much-loved miniature works.
SANDI MADDOX • Visual Arts – Carterton Artists Hub – St Marks Church Hall, 185 High St South, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Visual Arts
Sandi Maddox creates atmospheric, abstracted landscapes that capture the feeling and memory of a place rather than its exact form. Through layered paint, expressive marks, and intuitive processes, her work invites viewers to slow down and reconnect with the restorative rhythms of the natural world. Her paintings are both contemplative and deeply personal.
HOWIE GRIFFIN • Carterton Artists Hub – St Marks Church Hall, 185 High St South, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Glass Etching • Pyrography
Howie Griffin creates intimate sculptures and paintings that celebrate detail, texture, and quiet observation. Working from his Featherston studio, he draws inspiration from the natural world, memory, and everyday experiences. His handcrafted works invite viewers to pause, reflect, and find meaning in the subtle and familiar.
NGAIRE KEARNEY • Carterton Artists Hub – St Marks Church Hall, 185 High Street South, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Glass Etching • Pyrography
Ngaire is an artist that specialises in up cycling second-hand finds by etching glass and burning onto wood to create one of a kind pieces of art. Ngaire welcomes commissioned artwork for clients and can add personal touches for that special occasion.
YULIA POTTS • Illustrator – 387 John’s Way, Martinborough
Art Trail • Martinborough • Visual Arts
Yulia Potts creates enchanting watercolour illustrations inspired by rural New Zealand life and the timeless charm of classic children’s books. Through storytelling, nature, and everyday homestead life, she captures scenes filled with warmth, nostalgia, and imagination. Her work invites viewers into a gentle world where country living and storybook magic meet.
JO CONSTABLE • PrintMaker -423 Norfolk Road, Carteron
Art Trail • Carterton • Printmaker
Jo Constable’s art is shaped by the spirit of punk—creative freedom, experimentation, and making something extraordinary from what’s at hand. Influenced by her upbringing in 1980s Manchester, her work embraces texture, character, and the beauty of imperfection. Expect art with attitude, authenticity, and a distinctive industrial edge.
HELEN CAIRNEY• 100 West Street, Greytown
Art Trail • Greytown • Visual Arts
Helen Cairney brings a unique blend of science, mathematics, and artistic creativity to her interpretation of Aotearoa’s landscapes, wildlife, and people. Working across a range of water-based media, she combines detailed observation with stylised imagery to create thoughtful and engaging works. Her paintings often reveal the connections between subjects and the environments they inhabit.
REBECCA KEMPTON – Town Centre, Greytown
Art Trail • Greytown • Photography
Rebecca Kempton is a multi award-winning photographer whose fine art images are known for their emotive, painterly style. Using her camera as a paintbrush, she creates powerful interpretations of the landscapes and world around her. Her internationally collected work invites viewers to see familiar scenes through a fresh and expressive lens.
VENTANA ART SPACE • Becs Mackie, 7 Kitchener St, Martinborough
Art Educator • Art Trail • Martinborough • Workshop
Ventana Art Space is a vibrant creative studio in the heart of Martinborough where hands-on making takes centre stage. Led by artist and educator Becs Mackie, it offers welcoming workshops in everything from watercolour and clay to her signature giant paper flowers. Discover a space where creativity, learning, and making come together.
LINDA KIRKLAND – 1746a State Hwy 2, Tauherenikau
Art Trail • Tauwharenīkau • Visual Arts
Linda Kirkland creates intuitive abstract works inspired by memory, landscape, and the natural world. From her garden studio near Greytown, she explores colour, texture, and emotion through layered paintings, collages, and mixed media pieces. Her work invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and discover their own connections within each composition.
CHRISTOPHER DAVIDSON – 1519 State Hwy 2, Tauwharenīkau
Art Trail • Tauwharenīkau • Visual Arts
Chris Davidson is a professional illustrator and artist whose career has spanned New Zealand, Britain, and France. After decades in commercial art, he is exploring an exciting new creative direction that recently earned multiple awards at the Wairarapa Art Review. His work combines a strong sense of colour, detail, and composition with a fresh and evolving artistic vision.
JEANNETTE ORR • The Grey Studio Design – 13 Carrington Dr, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Visual Arts
Jeannette Orr’s artistic journey has evolved from award-winning textile work to a richly layered painting practice. Drawing on a deep understanding of colour, pattern, and composition, she creates works inspired by gardens, animals, and the natural world. Her art balances careful observation with intuitive exploration and a love of materials.
CATE GODWIN • 34 Victoria Street, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Printmaker • Visual Arts
Cate Godwin is a printmaker and mixed-media artist whose work explores landscape, still life, and the textures of the natural world. Influenced by her background in textile design, she creates richly layered works that balance pattern, surface, and abstraction. Her evolving practice reflects decades of artistic experience, curiosity, and creative exploration.
JO LYSAGHT • Print Maker – Carterton Artists Hub – St Marks Church Hall, 185 High Street South, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Printmaker • Visual Arts
Jo Lysaght is a South Wairarapa printmaker working primarily with lino and woodcut mediums. All prints are printed by hand on her home etching press and are limited editions. Nature, birdlife and ecology are the main themes of her work. Art in action, Jo will be demonstrating linocut printing Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 2pm.
JACKY PEARSON – 232 Norfolk Rd, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Visual Arts
Jacky is an award winning international artist and tutor specialising in watercolours. She teaches on a regular basis on Zoom and in person. She has won numerous national and international awards for her watercolours. Jacky has represented NZ in international competitions and represents NZ including the International Watercolour Museum of Mexico City. Jacky has a book “Little Book of Watercolour Secrets” available worldwide, August 2026.
TERRY WREFORD HANN • Photographer, Visual Storyteller • 1519 State Hwy 2, Tauwharenīkau
Art Trail • Photography • Tauwharenīkau • Visual Arts
Terry Wreford Hann is a highly respected New Zealand photographer whose work has helped reveal the remarkable diversity of Aotearoa’s aquatic life. Blending artistic excellence with a passion for conservation, he creates images that educate, inspire, and deepen our connection with the natural world. His latest freshwater projects continue a lifelong commitment to storytelling through photography.
LISA DONALDSON • Ceramics – 474 High St South, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Ceramics • Visual Arts
Lisa combines her passions for ceramics and geochemistry to create functional and sculptural works inspired by New Zealand’s landscapes. Known for her distinctive handmade glazes, she captures the colours, textures, and stories of places she has explored. Her thoughtfully crafted ceramics celebrate both the beauty of form and the character of the natural world.
FELICITY DONALDSON SMITH • Ceramics – 222 West St, Greytown
Art Trail • Ceramics • Greytown
Felicity Donaldson Smith is a multidisciplinary artist and the creative force behind Wundaire. Since relocating from Wellington to Greytown in 2019, she has established a home studio where she creates her distinctive ceramic works and runs sought-after hand-building workshops
EVAN DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHY • 54B McMaster St, Greytown
Art Trail • Greytown • Photography
Evan Davies is a photographer whose work combines technical precision with a keen eye for storytelling. Guided by a lifelong fascination with light and image-making, he creates photographs that capture emotion, atmosphere, and the significance of fleeting moments. His thoughtful approach reveals the extraordinary within scenes that might otherwise pass unnoticed.
CAROLINA VARGAS-GONZALEZ • Nidito Ceramics – 10 Venice St, Martinborough
Art Trail • Martinborough • Pottery
Carolina Vargas-Gonzalez creates distinctive ceramics that sit between sculptural form and functional object. Drawing on both her Chilean heritage and architectural studies, she explores texture, structure, and space through handbuilt and wheel-thrown work. Her pieces combine thoughtful design with richly layered surfaces and a strong sense of craftsmanship.
ANNIE DOORNEBOSCH • Providence Printmaker – 723 Te Ore Ore/Bideford Rd, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Printmaker • Visual Arts
Annie Doornebosch is a printmaker whose finely crafted works are inspired by New Zealand’s native flora, fauna, and landscapes. Using traditional hand-printing techniques, she creates limited-edition artworks that balance elegance, detail, and quiet contemplation. Her distinctive prints reflect both a love of nature and a dedication to the craft of printmaking.
JOSEPHINE DURKIN• Ceramics – 157 West St, Greytown
Art Trail • Ceramics • Greytown
Josephine trained in Umbria, Italy with a traditional Italian ceramics studio. She specialises in the classical Italian ceramic (majolica) style of the renaissance period with old designs, classic shapes and new variations.
LISA TAYLOR • Semi Abstract Painting – 22 Greenlane Rd, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Visual Arts
Lisa’s semi-abstract paintings are atmospheric by nature, often evoking a sense of calm; they are described as distinctive, reflective and moody.
KAREN URWIN, MUCKY PAWS POTTERY – 45 D Murphys Line, Featherston
Art Trail • Featherston • Pottery
Mucky Paws Pottery is the creative home of potter Karen Urwin, where handcrafted ceramics and warm hospitality come together. Nestled among the olive groves near Lake Wairarapa, Karen creates unique, functional pottery designed for everyday use and enjoyment. Each piece is individually made, celebrating character, craftsmanship, and a touch of playful charm.
SONJA BREMMERS • Mixed Media – 22 Greenlane Rd, Masterton
Art Trail • Collage • Masterton • Mixed Media • Papermaking • Visual Arts
Sonja Bremmers creates richly layered mixed-media works inspired by nature, memory, and the beauty of imperfection. Combining handmade papers, fibres, encaustic, and found materials, she allows each piece to evolve intuitively through a process of collecting, marking, and making. Her tactile artworks invite viewers to slow down, connect, and discover meaning within the layers.
ANNA LAYZELL • Printmaker & Mixed Media – 195c Millars Road, Longbush, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Mixed Media
Anna creates evocative mixed-media works inspired by the natural world and the memories of places that have shaped her life. Working with oil, cold wax, and printmaking techniques, she explores landscape through an abstract lens, creating artworks that convey a sense of space, stillness, and reflection. Her work invites viewers to pause and reconnect with nature.
HUGH GAYWOOD EYRE • Outdoor Sculpture & Mosaics – 1D Mary St, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Sculpture • Textiles • Visual Arts
Hugh Gaywood-Eyre creates intricate mosaic artworks that blend the precision of pattern with the fluidity of textile design. Inspired by nature, travel, and ancient artistic traditions, he transforms broken glass and ceramics into richly detailed compositions. His work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and discover beauty in the carefully crafted details.
ARATOI – Wairarapa Museum of Art and History – 12 Bruce St, Masterton
Art Trail • Gallery • Masterton
Aratoi’s current exhibitions include Carterton local Angela Singer, Whanganui glass artist Hannah Bremner, animator Simon Ray, Breadcraft Wairarapa School’s Art and the social history exhibition Patented: Inventions that Changed the World. The museum marked its 50th anniversary in 2019 with a major exhibition, public programmes, and a publication. Currently, Aratoi hosts between 20-25 exhibitions annually, delivers a free education programme to thousands of students, runs public programmes, and operates a museum shop. The Aratoi collection remains the only public collection of art works in Wairarapa.
SEAN CRAWFORD • Sculpture – 17 Andersons Line, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Sculpture
Sean Crawford is an acclaimed New Zealand sculptor whose narrative-driven works explore environmental, social, and historical themes. Drawing inspiration from everything from New Zealand’s colonial past to literature and contemporary culture, his sculptures are both thought-provoking and visually compelling. His work is held in public and private collections throughout New Zealand and internationally.
COLIN MONTGOMERIE • Sculpture – 1D Mary St, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Metalwork • Sculpture
Colin Montgomerie transforms scrap metal, discarded machinery, and found materials into distinctive sculptures full of character and history. Blending industrial elements with natural stone, his work celebrates sustainability, craftsmanship, and the beauty of repurposed materials. Each piece reveals the hidden potential in the everyday, creating striking connections between the mechanical and the organic.
LYNN TODD • Sculpture – 32B Kahikatea Rd, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Sculpture
Lynn Todd is a sculptor whose work explores the human condition and our connections with people, community, and the environment. Blending classical techniques with contemporary materials, she creates thoughtful works shaped by both international experience and personal insight. Her sculptures invite reflection on the relationships that define and connect us.
HEART OF ARTS: 47 High St North, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Textiles
Heart of Arts is a vibrant community gallery and creative hub in the heart of Carterton, showcasing a diverse range of work by local artists. Housed in a character-filled historic building, the gallery is constantly evolving with new exhibitions, workshops, and creative opportunities. It’s a welcoming space where art is accessible, inclusive, and celebrated by the community.
JUSTINE TURNBULL – 37 Harrison St West, Featherston
Art Trail • Featherston • Visual Arts
Justine is a Wairarapa-based oil painter whose work explores myth, archetypes, and the shared human experience. Blending classical and contemporary influences, she creates expressive paintings that balance narrative, emotion, and the dynamic qualities of paint itself. Her work invites reflection on both personal stories and universal themes.
SHARON FISHER, WearMe • Jewellery – 21 Philip St, Carterton
Art Trail • Carterton • Jewellery
Sharon Fisher creates handcrafted jewellery from her Carterton studio, transforming silver and bronze metal clay into distinctive wearable art. Inspired by texture, pattern, and geometric form, each piece is individually sculpted and kiln-fired, ensuring no two are exactly alike. Her work combines thoughtful design with the timeless appeal of handcrafted metalwork.
SIMON KING – The Elms Studios, 723 Te Ore Ore/Bideford Rd, Masterton
Art Trail • Collage • Masterton • Visual Arts • Woodworking
Simon King is a multidisciplinary artist whose work ranges from richly layered collages to finely crafted wooden vessels and furniture. Drawing on influences from Pacific traditions, New Zealand history, and contemporary life, he explores themes of identity, ancestry, and connection. His thoughtful, highly skilled practice reflects more than 35 years of artistic experience.
JENNY MERTON – The Elms Studios, 723 Te Ore Ore/Bideford Rd, Masterton
Art Trail • Collage • Masterton • Visual Arts
Jenny primarily uses upcycled and repurposed materials and is currently exploring the intersection of art and nature across various media.
Masterton Art Club (MAC) – 12 Victoria St, Masterton
Art Trail • Masterton • Visual Arts
Masterton Art Club is a vibrant creative community with a proud history dating back more than a century. Home to artists working across a wide range of mediums, the club provides a welcoming space for learning, collaboration, and artistic growth. Discover a diverse collection of work and meet the talented local artists who make up this long-standing Wairarapa institution.