http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.newzealandartwork.com en-us Sat, 02 May 2026 02:18:06 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/post/162961/original-new-zealand-paintings-for-sale-best-works-to-own-from-sofia-minsons-studio-in-2026/ There is a particular kind of silence that settles when you stand before a truly original work of art. Something that could only have come from one specific hand, one specific land, one specific moment in time.When you seek out original New Zealand paintings for sale, you are not simply purchasing a decorative object. You are taking ownership of a story that spans centuries of cultural memory, geological wonder, and living mythology.Sofia Minson creates her originals from her New Zealand studio,... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/#post162961 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/post/162909/the-best-nz-art-gifts-for-in-laws-meaningful-beautiful-and-made-to-last/ Finding the perfect NZ art gifts for in-laws can feel like searching for something that doesn't quite exist yet. Not just beautiful. Not just thoughtful. But genuinely meaningful, in a way that lasts long after the wrapping paper is gone.A carefully chosen work of New Zealand art carries the spirit of Aotearoa into someone's home. It becomes part of the wall they walk past every morning, a quiet presence that speaks of land, story, and the people who shaped it. For in-laws, who hold a particular... Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:57:58 +1300 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/#post162909 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/post/146359/waiora-series-exhibition-where-maori-spiritual-art-meets-contemporary-expression/ Have you ever stood before a painting and felt an intangible energy, a connection beyond words?The Waiora Series Exhibition by contemporary Māori artist Sofia Minson offers that profound experience. Through hand-painted art editions, Sofia unites tradition, spirituality, and modern aesthetics, creating meaningful connections. For those who see art as an emotional and spiritual journey, investing in these pieces offers beauty, lasting value, and deep connections to Māori heritage and contempora... Thu, 29 May 2025 14:27:12 +1200 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/#post146359 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/post/70459/interview-q-a-with-artist-sofia-minson/ I'd like to share some of my favourite and most-asked interview questions that I've had over the years.  It might be fun... you can get to know me better and lift the curtain a bit on that whacky process that is creating art! It's also an opportunity to bring it all into one place as an open resource for all.... Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:29:27 +1200 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/#post70459 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/post/65852/birdstories---a-book-by-geoff-norman-features-sofia-minsons-painting/ Chapter nine of Geoff Norman's stunningly illustrated 2018 book "Birdstories" dives deep into the eagles and falcons of Aotearoa.  Sofia Minson's painting "Hu-u, the sound of the wings" featuring the now extinct Pouakai, Hokioi or Haast eagle, was one of the artworks chosen to explore this majestic bird.... Thu, 13 May 2021 16:57:01 +1200 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/#post65852 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/post/65836/embrace-the-dawn-chorus-digital-billboard-exhibition/ In collaboration with Predator Free Wellington, Urban Art and Zealandia, six artists including Sofia Minson will have their native New Zealand bird paintings gracing digital billboards in Wellington and around the country.... Thu, 13 May 2021 14:16:54 +1200 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/#post65836 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/post/36006/An-artistic-frame-of-mind-framing-as-the-window-to-the-soul-of-an-artwork/ A closer look at the art of framing In the showcasing and appreciation of a work of art, the creativity and care taken to frame it is often overlooked.... Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/#post36006 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/post/58573/canvas-art-prints--up-close-and-personal/ The largest and most valuable limited edition print Sofia creates, is the canvas print.... Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:34:25 +1300 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/#post58573 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/post/52431/Mothers-Day--in-celebration-of-Papatuanuku/ The national holiday of Mother’s Day is upon us - an annual milestone to acknowledge the caregivers in our lives and the lessons, wisdom and experience that has transcended the generations. Beyond our immediate bubbles, we’re celebrating the ultimate universal mother Papatūānuku who, in Māori tradition, embodies the land from which all living things are birthed. ... Sat, 09 May 2020 17:14:48 +1200 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/#post52431 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/post/51465/Maori-Jesus-and-The-New-York-Times/ In the Easter edition of The New York Times,  Eric V. Copage,  explores the representation of Jesus Christ through different cultural perspectives from acrossthe globe in his article article ‘Searching for a Jesus Who Looks More Like Me’.... Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.newzealandartwork.com/blog/#post51465