Whangarei Heads Arts Trail
  • Home
  • Artists
    • Guest Artists for 2019 >
      • Adrienne Dietrich - photographer
      • Brad Walters - painter
      • Faye Garlick - multimedia
      • Jo May - painter
      • Julie Cromwell - potter
      • Kath Batchelor - mixed media
      • Pete Brammer - metal worker
      • Rod Cunliffe - multimedia
      • Sitara Morgenster - mosaics
      • Stacy Morrison - ceramics
      • Trish Clarke - sculpture
      • Wendy Naepflin - flax weaving
      • Wearable Art - exhibition
    • Painters >
      • Desarae Williams
      • Glenys Ballantyne
      • Gaynor Nairn
      • Kathryn Millard
      • Kathy Mortimer
      • Leslie Cleary
      • Mary Macdonald
      • Pam Dun
      • Polly Anderson
      • Sheryl O'Gorman
      • Thomas Lauterbach
      • Trish Parkin
    • Textiles >
      • Helen Copplestone
      • Lucy Bilyard
      • Michelle Devine
    • Glass Art >
      • Justin Culina
      • Shona Firman
    • Sculpture >
      • Amie Redpath
    • Jewellers >
      • Maike Barteldres
      • Adriana Hendel
      • Cheryl Bond
      • Gabrielle Ashton
      • Glass People
      • Michael Steinmetz
    • Photography >
      • Alan Squires
      • Wendy Bown
      • Shelly Linehan
      • Kenneth Adams
      • Adrian Wilkins
    • Pottery >
      • Jeanette King
      • Sheila Blackburn
      • Allen Jowitt
      • Anna Scott-Davidson
    • Printmakers >
      • Dulcie Hering
      • Marietta Van Zuydam
    • Mosaics >
      • Anni Veart-Smith
    • Multi-media >
      • Anastasia Parmson
      • Kym Marsden
      • Pauline Marjoribanks
      • Sharon Thompson
      • Trisha Fisk
    • Wood Craft >
      • Bob Langford
      • Craig Vaughan
      • Dave Bigelow
      • Don Grimwood
    • Metal Art >
      • Jeff Andrews
  • See 2018 Exhibitions
  • Great Places to eat and sleep
  • What you need to know.
  • About us
    • Team pages >
      • Files, forms & all the boring stuff
      • Diary

Aaron Ellis-Smith



​

Picture
Picture

​
​I was born in New Zealand and I live in Mangawhai.

I began carving in 2004 and have always loved timber.  I carve most types of wood (and occasionally other mediums), but find swamp kauri the most enjoyable to sculpt.  Something about its character, age (this can range from 2000 to 50,000 years old), feeling and uniqueness to New Zealand inspires me.  

I also enjoy New Zealand’s native forest, and perhaps part of the reason I love swamp kauri is, although it is a finite resource, it doesn’t require damage to, or the felling of our wonderful native forest.

Carving is something I enjoy doing, being a part of a pieces evolution into final form is something I never get tired of.  I hope that those who see my work gain as much pleasure from the pieces, as I received creating them. 

Most of my pieces are not named.  Sometimes it just feels right to name them, but mostly, I believe that every individual has their own unique perceptions and ‘point of view’ and therefore I generally prefer to let each individual see and feel the piece ‘fresh’ for themselves.  Each person may see something different and most important is how a sculpture makes you feel.

I also carve on a commission basis working with the person to try and ensure that their vision and my vision is aligned for the ultimate and desired outcome for both parties.

If you have any questions please give me a call on 0274 493 429

Visit my Facebook Page
Visit my web site
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.