See Different
Perception Shapes Reality
Reality is not fixed or objective. It’s deeply influenced by how we perceive and interpret the world around us. Our thoughts, beliefs and sensory experiences form the lens through which we view reality. What we consider “real” is often a reflection of our internal mindset and biases.
My work challenges our immediate assertions. From different vantage points compositions can appear to be entirely abstract, representational or an entrancing synthesis of the two. I am also reshaping perceptions relating to design and art; forging pathways for digital creativity and optical experiences in the world of fine art.
By changing our perceptions, we can reshape reality.
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Multidisciplinarian
Digital Meets Artisanal
I am a New Zealand-based artist exploring the intersection between geometric design and figurative form. My multidisciplinary practice includes paintings, lightworks, weavings, NFT, digital and immersive art experiences. Described as a modern synthesis of op art (optical), pop art, geometric abstraction and new media art, my work fuses traditional techniques with modern-day fabrication processes.
I have enjoyed success in New Zealand and abroad, participating in group shows, fairs, solo exhibitions, collaborations and residencies in a number of destinations including Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles.
I work out of my own studio and gallery in central Wellington, New Zealand.
Galleries
New Zealand
Lightworx / Queenstown NZ
The Poi Room / Auckland
Kina / New Plymouth NZ
Ora Gallery / Wellington
The Cool Store / Mapua
Yogallery / Wellington
International
Tanya Baxter / UK & HK
Art Now / Singapore
Mash / LA
5Art / LA
Castle Fine Art / UK
“Tim’s totally unique style of contemporary art has become a feature of our hotel and enjoyed by guests, many of whom have purchased pieces for their own collections.”
Mads Nielson / Hilton Wellington
Highlights
RESIDENCIES & TALKS
| 2025 | Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa Keynote speaker, YooBee School of Design Graduation Ceremony |
| 2023 | Wellesley College, Wellington, NZ Artist residency and exhibition |
solo exhibitions
| 2025 | Yogallery, Wellington, NZ Lightworks, weavings, paintings, prints and digital art |
| 2024 | The Poi Room, Auckland, NZ ‘Emergination’ – new series of paintings, weavings and prints |
| 2022 | Lightworx Gallery, Queenstown, NZ ‘POPTIC’ – Digital and woven lightworks |
| 2021 | Te Papa, Museum of New Zealand, Wellington, NZ Lightworks and printed works |
| 2020 | Emerging Scene, Dubai & Abu Dhabi, UAE Digital exhibition of paintings and prints |
| 2018 | Castle Fine Arts, London & Chedster, UK Collection of original paintings |
group exhibitions & fairs
| 2025 | Pacific Design Centre, Los Angeles ‘Unspoken Emergence’ – Mash Gallery |
| 2024 | Art Now, Raffles, Singapore Paintings – F1 week / Design Week |
| 2024 | TSB Arena, Wellington, NZ NZ Art Show |
| 2024 | Wellesley College, Wellington, NZ Artbourne – Group Art Show |
| 2023 | HK Convention & Exhibition Centre Fine Art Asia with Tanya Baxter Contemporary |
| 2023 | MASH Gallery, Los Angeles, USA L’esthetique – group exhibition |
| 2022 | The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles, USA |
| 2022 | Kings College Art Exhibition, Auckland, NZ |
| 2022 | Wellesley College, Wellington, NZ Artbourne – Group Art Show |
| 2022 | TSB Arena, Wellington, NZ NZ Art Show |
| 2021 | Lightworks Gallery, Auckland, NZ Lightworks group exhibition |
| 2021 | TSB Arena, Wellington, NZ NZ Art Show |
| 2020 | Lightworx Gallery, Queenstown, NZ Lightworks gallery opening exhibition |
| 2020 | TSB Arena, Wellington, NZ NZ Art Show |
| 2019 | Edinburgh Art Fair, Scotland, UK Represented by Robertson Fine Art, Scotland |
| 2019 | The Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong Represented by Turner Barnes, UK |
| 2019 | London, UK The Other Art Fair |
| 2019 | Sydney, Australia The Other Art Fair |
| 2019 | TSB Arena, Wellington, NZ NZ Art Show |
| 2018 | Castle Fine Art, Manchester, UK Global Art Competition & exhibition Winner of the ‘People’s Choice’ Award |
| 2018 | TSB Arena, Wellington, NZ NZ Art Show |
| 2018 | Wellington, NZ Coexistence, Exhibition Hosted by Museum on the Seam, Israel |
| 2017 | TSB Arena, Wellington, NZ NZ Art Show |
IMMERSIVE EXHIBITIONS
| 2024 | The Grid, Wellington, NZ Nowadeus – immersive collaboration |
| 2023 | Puzzling World, Wanaka Glow Safari / Paradox Lane – immersive installations |
