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Liz McAuliffe is a carver and painter of natures' exquisite objects.

Born in Napier, New Zealand, in 1962, she has spent many years in the Hokianga – originally in the bush clad hills of Waimamaku and now overlooking the harbour at Kohukohu/Hokianga. Always inspired and intrigued by natural forms Liz has directed this interest into her career as an artist. Liz ventured into carving while completing a visual arts course in Opononi in 2006. Since carving her first object – a lotus seed pod – McAuliffe’s work has been grounded in a reverence for nature. “The lotus pod in particular gives me an almost endless inspiration for carving and has led me to exploring other pods, seeds and native flora. “

“Attracted to the plentiful, fertile shapes in nature I take delight in replicating their individual forms. I am constantly researching and adding new works.” Liz works most days – using the mornings for heavy carving when her mind and body are fresh, saving the afternoon and evenings for contemplative painting, bookwork and research.

“In my sculpture practice I am inspired by nature and work with the minutiae found there, I aim to give a sensual experience as well as a visual one, so form and surface and shadow are an integral part of my art works. My work celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of flora and fauna, in particular that of New Zealand. I work in a variety of mediums from contemporary 'man-made' composite boards to New Zealand grown timbers including reclaimed 40,000 year old Kauri.”