Celebrating Nature and Giving It A Voice
Andrea Robinson, andrearobinson.co.nz, is an artist living in New Zealand. Her paintings celebrate nature, and her collections include floral delights, whimsical depictions of birds, captivating images of wildlife, and visual narratives on environmental issues. Creating artwork is the language Andrea uses to tell her story, to celebrate and protect nature, and to generate a sense of wellbeing, positivity, hope, and joy.
Secret Garden, oil on canvas, 36″ x 24″. This painting was selected for “The Healing Power of Elements” 2023 exhibition.
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Andrea’s paintings are created from the heart, and she says that the intent behind her work is to shine a light on nature and to connect with people in a way that makes them feel inspired, uplifted, and happy.
She uses color, symbols and visual narratives to communicate with viewers, and there is a narrative or poem behind each work. She states: “the words form during the painting process, weaving their way between my thoughts and the brush. The words add a special element to each piece.”
Spring Fling, oil on board, 23” round.
Combining her realistic training with a stylized technique, Andrea’s paintings delve into the realms of imagination. She is captivated by the beauty in nature, and in her floral pieces, she often places her favorite flowers together to make a harmonious melody of color. These luscious creations are full of exuberance with some paintings forming a floral tapestry, while other paintings show individual blooms dancing in the air to symbolize the spreading of hope and happiness to everything they touch.
She also loves painting birds, and her collections feature playful depictions full of whimsy as well as paintings that give a voice to endangered species. She uses color and visual metaphors to inject a sense of mystery, communicate poignant messages of protection, and to give viewers a sense of personal connection to the birds.
Floral Crush, oil and pastel, 30″ x 30″
To communicate her messages, Andrea applies her many skills in a wide variety of mediums, techniques, and styles. She is equally adept at capturing what she observes in our natural environment as she is creating works that reflect her vivid imagination. With both approaches and superb use of color and balance, she creates worlds of beauty and activism, which stimulate interest and appreciation, and ignite important cultural and environmental conversations.
Andrea believes working in harmony with the environment is important. In addition to using only good quality materials which last longer, she knows that her clients can get anywhere from 75 – 200 years from their investment. She also uses medium gel with her oil paints as it allows her to wash out her brushes in water.
Praying for Time, oil on canvas, 20″ x 40″
As she explains, “In this throw-away society I think it is important that our choices are sustainable both in how we work and what we purchase.”
Andrea had her first solo exhibition titled “Floral Affair” at Mitchell Studios, Khandallah February 8 – March 2, 2024 with paintings available to international buyers from the gallery’s website.
An exhibition is scheduled to take place at The Wellington Art Show, Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre, April 2024. Her paintings are also available to international buyers from The Wellington Art Shows website.
Celebration, oil on canvas, 24” x 18”
In May 2023 Andrea was selected as a finalist in the New Zealand Academy of Fine Art “Coronation Exhibition” and she was also selected for The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, “The Healing Power of Elements” 2023 exhibition.
Andrea’s artwork was selected for “HerStory” 2024 Invitational Exhibition. Her art also appeared in “The Healing Power of Color”, a juried exhibition presented on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International. In this exhibition she won an Award of Excellence. She also received an Award of Excellence in “The Healing Power of ART 2020” exhibition. In 2021, one of her paintings was selected for “Inspirational Art in Mixed Media”, presented on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website.
Articles about Andrea have been published in several magazines and online publications including Anthropozine Magazine, NZ Artist Magazine: series 5 volume 1, and Little Sprouts, among others.
Andrea is a member of the Ocean Artist Society and the New Zealand Academy of Fine Art. She is also a member of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, an online community of artists, writers and advocates that believe in art serving as a catalyst for positive change for individuals, society and the environment.
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Very Beautiful and someone that’s loves landscapes and flowers is much appreciated to share Arts interpretation of nature.
Well done Andrea!
Great to see another NZ artist under the great banner of Manhattan Arts. I have been with Renee for over ten years and, as you know, she does an amazing job. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Keith for your kind words and support for Andrea. You are the greatest.
Thank you so much Keith, I really appreciate your support and kind words and feel grateful to be part of such wonderful group of artists and supporters at Manhattan Arts International.
Renee, thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement. I am grateful for the opportunities, the platform to a wider audience, wise counsel, and the institutional knowledge you bring.
Artists and buyers alike are lucky to have you and Manhattan Arts International.