Paper Scissor Rock

Paper Scissor Rock brings together three graduates from the North Tec Bachelor of Applied Arts programme. The exhibition is sponsored by North Tec and features Reghan Anderson, Heath Bell and Florence Brouwer

Anderson's art practice, strongly influenced by his ethnicity, is largely based around sculpture. He considers himself and his art work to be product of the environment. As a young Maori male growing up in Northland, his approach to art is based around Northland youth culture, street art and tattooing. Over the last five years Reghan has slowly been re-immersing into his culture.

Much of his art today is directly influenced by his journey, growing up disconnected from his Turangawaewae, the effects of colonization, and Maori creation narratives. Anderson lives and works as a tattooist and Taa Moko artist in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand. He has recently graduated from North Tec with a Bachelor of Applied Arts, Visual.

Bell’s artistic practice draws inspiration from her interest in psychology and deep attachment to the sea. Recent work investigates the ocean, migration voyages, and transitional zones. Bell uses a range of materials and methods in her art, including clay, collage and textiles.

She is currently painting on recycled yacht sails. Bell lives and works in Northland, New Zealand. She graduated with Diploma of Art (Ceramics) from the Australian National University in 2005. Bell has recently graduated from North Tec with a Bachelor of Applied Arts, Visual.

Florence is a multimedia artist who works in printmaking, photography, painting and sculpture. The heart of her work is strongly influenced by her Cook Island ancestry and explores the varying relations of family and culture.

She graduated as a Primary teacher at Auckland University in 1995 and has always enjoyed working with children and the creative process of their wellbeing. Her deepest joy comes from motherhood and the environment of the home.

Brouwer resides and works in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand and has recently graduated from North Tec with a Bachelor of Applied Arts, Visual.