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 near the rural village of Clevedon, on the outskirts of Auckland, in the beautiful Ness Valley.
 
My home (circa 1877), is the area’s original schoolhouse/Church/Sunday School.

Surrounded by native birds, in a private, picturesque setting, with gorgeous countryside 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 in 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.