About
Heléne Henare - New Zealand artist and painter
Born in Wellington, New Zealand, I moved to Howick, Auckland with my family when I was very small.
In 2015, I relocated to Te Araroa on the East Cape, eventually returning to east Auckland in 2018.
Now I enjoy the serenity of living in the rural, coastal settlement of Maraetai, on the outskirts of Auckland on the beautiful Pohutukawa Coast.
Surrounded by native birds, in a private, picturesque setting, with gorgeous bush and sea views, my home art studio is perfect for generating inspiration and creativity.
Successes
Twice Peoples’ Choice Award Winner of the Estuary Artworks 2009 and 2010 exhibitions.
Invited to be part of The Casey Trust in conjunction with Dunbar Sloane New Zealand Emerging Artists Exhibition 2010.
Invited to be a guest tutor for students at a local Primary school in 2010.
Exhibited in the “Out From Down Under and Beyond” Fine Art from Australia and New Zealand, at an exhibition held at Agora Gallery, New York City, USA, 2012.
Invited to exhibit in the “How Iconic” exhibition with the Uxbridge Creative Centre, in 2013.
Art Prints represented by Image Vault and showcased on the front cover of their 2019 Autumn Catalogue.
Numerous Editorial articles written.
Artwork featured in many calendars, published by:
Blackfish – 2012 New Zealand Art Wall and Desk Calendars
Tanner Couch – 2013 New Zealand Art Calendar and Art Desk Calendar
Howick Village Association – 2014 Howick Village Association Wall and Desk Calendars
Tanner Couch – 2015 Art Calendar and Art Desk Calendars.
Heléne Henare - Artist
Heléne Henare is an acclaimed New Zealand artist known for her evocative works that weave together contemporary expression, and deep spiritual resonance.
Her art speaks of a connection to land, sea, and ancestry, and has earned her recognition both locally and internationally.
Heléne’s artwork encourages reflection, storytelling, and cultural celebration.