Anthea Stayt

I love the meditative solitude of working with clay, the energy of colour and the feel of a brush in my hand. I am a ceramic artist and I have developed a distinctive style to decoratively finish the sculptural forms that I hand build. I choose to brush, blend and manipulate oil paint while creating spontaneous patterns of shape and movement across the surface. This technique is also used as a background on the mixed media wall hangings and canvases that are included in my practice. I have participated in many exhibitions throughout New Zealand, including the NZ Art Show, NZ Sculpture Onshore and as a selected finalist in the NZ Portage Awards and the Waiclay National Awards. I look forward to welcoming visitors into my studio either during the Arts Trail or by appointment at other times.