Collection: Joanne Barrett

Ngāi Tahu, Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe

Contemporary artist Joanne Barrett lived and worked for many years in Auckland. She enjoyed a long and successful career in graphic design, advertising, brand development and publishing. In 2015, Joanne left Auckland to live in Northland where she now writes and paints full-time from her home studio in Hokianga.

Graphic design has, in part, shaped Joanne’s art practice, however her inspiration is indisputably drawn from her relationship with te whenua o Aotearoa. 
She uses a technique where base layers of paint and mixed media are carved forming textured lines to denote whakapapa and generations of growth.

These lines are the foundation for all her works giving her a place to stand creatively and spiritually. Subsequent layers are added to form conceptualised landscapes and other imagery – these layers create a deeper relationship both above and beneath the surface.

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