Otago artist Peta Dowle is known for her vivid depiction of iconic New
Zealand imagery, particularly wildlife. She prefers to paint acrylics
on board. Her love of art is matched by her passion for and extensive
knowledge of New Zealand's birds, expecially the endangered species.
Influential in Peta's portrayal of birds is her awareness of the role
and significance birds played in Maoritanga, in an historical context.
Peta's
hand-carved, sculptured artworks on board are quite unique giving her
art a refreshing point of difference. Completely self-taught Peta
embarked on carving her artworks in 2004 and has developed an artform
that is both visually stunning and tactile. These ‘one off' creations
are mosaic framed and include such trinkets and items as mirror tile,
old or uncirculated New Zealand coins, Paua, and Greenstone.
Peta
exhibits her ‘sculpt-art and flat works occasionally, competes in
competitions and sells exclusively through galleries and the online
auction site www.trademe.co.nz.
Contact Peta Dowle
www.petadowle.co.nz Pukeko-Swamp Art Studio 862 Lawrence-Waitahuna Hwy, R.D.3, Waitahuna, Otago. Ph 03 485 9090
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Otago artist Peta Dowle is known for her vivid depiction of iconic New
Zealand imagery, particularly wildlife. She prefers to paint acrylics
on board. Her love of art is matched by her passion for and extensive
knowledge of New Zealand's birds, expecially the endangered species.
Influential in Peta's portrayal of birds is her awareness of the role
and significance birds played in Maoritanga, in an historical context.
Peta's
hand-carved, sculptured artworks on board are quite unique giving her
art a refreshing point of difference. Completely self-taught Peta
embarked on carving her artworks in 2004 and has developed an artform
that is both visually stunning and tactile. These ‘one off' creations
are mosaic framed and include such trinkets and items as mirror tile,
old or uncirculated New Zealand coins, Paua, and Greenstone.
www.petadowle.co.nz