Kirk Nicholls uses beauty as a tool to get viewers attention, but is most satisfied when something is also kind of ugly.

Catherine Bagnall is an educator, painter, and performance artist.

Photographer Marie Shannon tells of working slowly, observing the light, and a poetic response to her work.

Jade Townsend talks to us about where she’s coming from, and where she’s going.

Painter Nicolas Dillon draws his inspiration from nature.

Looks like Andrea Gardner, the 2021 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review winner, has lots of fun in her studio.

Splendid Photo's Sean Aickin drops some top tips for those still finessing that perfect frame.

Artist and editor Hannah Valentine talks inspiration, tactile sensibility and heliskiing.

Artist and art student Turumeke Harrington on procrastination, being playful, and Parekowhai.

Dick Frizzell talks process, painting and Picasso.

Magic eyes, succulents, and working by lamp light. We talk to artist Aaron King-Cole.

Susanne Kerr paints ribbons and plants to explore the double-edged sword of survival and ecological destruction in her metaphorical works.

Andrea du Chatenier and her love affair with clay.

Print-maker Paora Tiatoa explores his own relationship with Māori culture.

Photographer Michael Mahne Lamb on light, perception, and his first love.

Multidisciplinary artist Jasmine Togo-Brisby talks of beauty, history, and the nature of her identity.

Visual artist Chevron Hassett talks about the importance of family and why being an artist and an indigenous man is a political act.

Painter of quiet scenes and moments of change, Shelley Masters talks about being alone and his secret tricky talent.

Christchurch painter Miranda Parkes researched language, dialogue and relationships for her new exhibition.

Uku artist Stevei Houkāmau talks about the mahi of Indigenous communities, the role of music in her work, and the magic of handmade vessels.