keeping it green: by keeping our designing, manufacturing and printing in new zealand we’re doing our bit for the economy and the environment – keepin’ nz green! a small change can make a big difference.

russell gwilliam's designs take inspiration from the world around him, a reflection on where we have been and where we are going. he aims to put his own twist on art showing how we see the world through a kiwi's eyes.to design wearable art is an exciting challenge which russell endeavors to show in a variety of modern and traditional styles.

tyler pinn graduated from cpit’s school of art and design in 2010 with a degree in visual communication, majoring in graphic design and illustration. with his diverse range of styles and influences he is able to produce unique creative solutions and ideas.
tyler sees garment design as the perfect media in which to express his creativity.

dick frizzell is a controversial and provocative new zealand artist creating iconic kiwi art with diverse influences ranging from cubism and modernist abstractionism to tributes to pop artists such as andy warhol, keith haring and roy lichtenstein. all the while creating something unique and capturing that elusive nostalgia for all things that reflect the true essence of kiwiana.
born in auckland, new zealand, in 1943, dick studied at the university of canterbury -school of fine arts and later taught painting at the elam school of art, university of auckland. in recognition of the creativity of dick frizzell - global culture offer a selection of dick frizzell’s art to be worn and enjoyed. this act of artistic appreciation will most certainly stimulate discussion and generate interest in the garment art and its wearer.


jayson mcroberts - "although born and bred in christchurch i am of ngati kahungunu descent with my whānau coming from wairoa, something i am very proud of. i have had an extensive employment history in the signwriting trade which included mostly computer generated graphics and design. although no longer in that trade i still enjoy any opportunity to express myself through art whenever i can whether it be through oamaru stone carving, canvas paintings or basic line drawings. my favourite would have to be the oamaru stone as you really get to feel as you go and i find the more emotion and spirit you give, the more the stone gives back in its completed state. the more personal the art the better i feel. these pieces always take me on a journey working to achieve true meaning for the recipient. i feel there should be a story or meaning behind all of my art and i attempt to achieve this through blending modern shapes with māori art form. i also enjoy blending polynesian and māori designs as i feel they make a fantastic visual example of where we are as aotearoa".

pai pai is of tainui and taranaki descent, and is proud to be part of māori as a people - as a culture.
pai considers his work to be contemporary, a unique blend of traditional cultural art and self-taught experimentation. every design has a deeper meaning behind it. themes in his art include unity, life rhythms, and our connection with nature. his biggest inspirations are his whānau (family), culture, nature and life. he has a strong affinity for aotearoa new zealand.
pai feels his creative journey is much like life – a journey of discovery, growth and uniqueness.

darryn george (ngapuhi) completed a bachelor of fine arts (painting) at canterbury in 1993 and a master of fine art (painting) at the royal melbourne institute of technology in 1998. since 1999, george has been head of department, art at christ’s college in christchurch.
george has exhibited his work initially in melbourne and extensively throughout new zealand.
darryn george brings together traditions of māori art forms with western abstraction, in a thoroughly engaging innovative way.
"the artist employs generic kowhaiwhai and moko motifs to enrich the layers beneath broad bands of colour. these customary curvilinear designs functioned as an expression of one’s whakapapa. in george’s paintings they become the foundation upon which he composes his own geometric interpretations motivated by the rhythms and cadences evident in traditional designs." - shelley jahnke-bishop
while his paintings express a formalistic aesthetic, close up they reveal surprisingly rich texture. alternate bands of vibrant colour have been applied with a controlled application of impasto leaving a three dimensional impression that emulates the chisel ridges formed in māori wood carving.
the word waru is māori for the number 8. within biblical texts, the number eight has to do with new life, new order, a new era - noah's ark is a good example, in that after the great flood there were eight passengers that were preserved to start the new era. waru (eight) also has to do with resurrection.
we are delighted to have darryn on board with us.
for more information on darryn's work visit www.darryngeorge.com


frances bryant is a young talented artist with influences from her own artistic endeavors outside of work, including illustration and photography.
frances graduated from cpit’s school of art and design in 2005 with a degree in visual communication, majoring in graphic design. in 2004 the friends of the christchurch art gallery presented her with the farina thompson drawing award, and her work was ‘highly commended’ at the simon mortlock partners art awards in 2005. in the past she has worked with ngāi tahu to help promote the christchurch arts festival, and branded an overseas fashion boutique. frances describes her style as ‘eclectic’, ranging from strongly stylised computer-aided graphics to gestural hand-drawn art.

sue martin was born and grew up in orewa and has been painting for eight years. sue is a very talented nz artist who has been with us since 2007. her designs are not only unique and extremely clever but also portray deep underlining meanings of māori traditions/history.
the ika moana/whale design represents the love of family. the koru on the top represents new life and growth with the design on the bottom expressing movement and our evolving future. her new zealand map design includes unaunahi/fish scales on the top and also down the sides of the south island- representing an abundance of food, wealth of the sea and people. the shape of the eyes is used by tuhoe, ngati porou and maniapoto people who came from that area of the north island. the design on the south island is called rauponga - ribs of the ancestor. the koru on the bottom of the south island representing new life and growth. stewart island is in the design of a mania - the guardians of spiritual energy.
“i am always trying new things, i go outside the box”

katrina greenslade is a self employed graphic designer whose specialty has become design for the apparel industry. her talent and expertise has lead her to opportunities working with well known national and international labels and brands.
born in christchurch in 1971, katrina graduated from christchurch polytechnic (cpit) in 1992 with a diploma of visual communication. since then she has accumulated over fifteen years of experience designing graphics, illustrations and preparing finished artwork for print, and since 2002 has worked for her own company, smartkat ltd.
katrina enjoys good old uncomplicated, down-to-earth kiwi attitude and likes to capture that when designing prints or inventing slogans for gc.
to view more of katrina's artwork visit www.smartkat.co.nz  


pam kerr designs was established in 1993 and has built up a strong reputation for quality and design flair.  each piece of jewellery is designed and handmade in pam's christchurch studio from materials such as new zealand paua shell and vintage inspired pieces.

pam’s jewellery is inspired by the beauty, shape and colour of the materials she uses.
“some materials capture my attention and a feeling develops. i rarely draw my concepts as i find that the designs seem to come through my hands"