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AB2724 – Auckland
February 22 @ 6:00 pm NZDT
Art Battle Māngere Ōtāhuhu – Feb 22, 2024
Doors @ 6:00pm / Painting @ 7:00pm
Māngere Arts Centre – Corner Bader Drive and, Orly Avenue, Māngere, Auckland
Art Battle is the planet’s BIGGEST LIVE PAINTING COMPETITION across 70+ cities worldwide – and now it is here in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu! Art Battle Auckland Māngere-Ōtāhuhu IS A FUN, FREE & INTERACTIVE AUDIENCE EVENT!
12 artists battle it out over 3 rounds of fast paced creativity.You need to register for entry on the night – and to use your phone to vote for your favourite artists.The audience decides who will represent – and take their place at the 2024 Art Battle Auckland Grand Final at Eden Park!
Come along and support our local talent. Snag yourself a bargain as all the artwork will be for sale at the silent auction at the end of the night.
CALL FOR ARTISTS – Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/artists
Thanks to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Arts and Māngere Arts Centre for supporting this event.
Art Battle Auckland Māngere-Ōtāhuhu is a Non Alcoholic All Ages event
REGISTER NOW TO VOTE
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ARTISTS
Artists can apply to compete. Also, most events have a ‘Wildcard’ easel, where artists leave their names at the door and we draw at random to pick the Wildcard Artist. To be a potential wildcard artist, just buy a ticket and show up!
Confirmed Competitors
Jesse Gibson
Instagram: cocoshakim
Jesse Gibson is a Samoan artist, storyteller and musician from Otara, South Auckland. He creates art that explores the intersections of geometry, anthropology and biotechnology through an indigenous Pasifika lens. Originally a filmmaker, his exhibitions include Southversed 22 (@freshgalleryotara ) and Southversed 23 (@depotartspace ). Jesse works in a plethora of mediums as an exploration of different forms of creative expression.
My art often features uncanny humanoid forms performing minimum wage jobs. In my eyes, its a play on the idea that everyone you pass has a world of depth to them. Everyone's unique histories can make them alien and they take that form in my work. I think this uniqueness is kinda neat, and although "grotesque" I view each work as something of a natural beauty.
Come watch me get smoked (and make art in the process 🥰)
Shu
Instagram: caprine_candy
Shu secured a spot to compete after wowing our community Art Battle crowd as a wildcard entry. Fascinated with everything magical and dreamlike, Shu tends to infect pictures with sugary, sweet colors, escapism, and re-imaginations of nature. Shu’s art journey has mostly been focused on character design and illustration, finding most inspiration from cartoons, video games and nature (particularly animals).
Never stop dreaming!
Slingshot Astronaut
Instagram: slingshot_astronaut
Slingshot Astronaut is an Auckland based artist hailing from Scotland. Coming from a professional dance background she has always been surrounded by creativity and expression. Self taught, she channelled her passion for the arts into painting and illustration. Fascinated by faces and feelings, her artwork is carefully curated chaos, filled with characters and emotions
I'm a self-taught maker and creator, fascinated with faces and feelings. My artwork is carefully curated chaos filled with colour and imagination. Originally coming from Scotland, I arrived on the shores of Aotearoa in 2018, discovering my artistic side on these lands. I explore various mediums, including painting, illustrating, weaving, and beading, excited by the endless possibilities of creation. Art Battle will push me far outside my comfort zone but I can't wait for the challenge.
Laza
Instagram: nickymichaelll
Working predominantly with acrylic paints, pastels and multiple paint mediums, Nicky Michael has been able to contribute her take on artistic and psychological themes. These, among many, are surrealism, abstract-expressionism, her “reality” and the collective subconscious through her on-going practice.
Flowing from surrealist predecessors, she inherits the use of symbolism through key images and shapes.
Hey everyone! I’m a surrealist, abstract-expressionist influenced artist excited to present you a slice of who I am. Referred to as Laza, my roots hail from the sweet islands of Samoa, and am extremely grateful and excited to participate in my first Art Battle.
Niu Lemalu
Instagram: niulemslu
Niu creates figurative paintings exploring popular culture and identity. He is interested in art as a performance akin to music. Most of his experience in sharing art has been predominantly focused on the end result. Niu is curious and excited and the opportunity to grow as an artist.
Tiare Ngata-Aerengamate
Instagram: Tiare's_art
Tiare's art is mainly influenced by Māori cultural aspects, with the use of warm colors and variety of different mediums and art styles. She grew up among the loving Whānau and culture, so she brings that same feeling of love and nostalgia to the audience. Tiare is a generalist in all mediums!
It starts with a blank canvas and ends with opportunity!
Amrit Kaur
Instagram: Amritkaur.art
Working across a range of mediums, emerging NZ-based artist, Amrit Kaur explores florals in her work. Her practice revolves around unpredictability and adventure where each piece goes on a journey of self-discovery and adopts a new personality with every mark. Amrit paints to music, waves of emotions and energy that we all experience in our daily life, making her work a reflection of all of us.
Regan Balzer
Instagram: reganbalzerarts
Regan likes to use strong, vibrant colors and lots of layers to create her artworks. She enjoys speed painting and has performed numerous times in front of a live audience. In addition to painting, Regan's skillset also includes design, photography, digital media, murals, and education. While she enjoys using most art media, painting is her favorite.
Excitement, challenge and a short time frame. Looking forward to working alongside others and making artwork... fast!
Tarryn Taylor
Instagram: Tarryntaylor_kiwiartist
Tarryn's work can be described as: abstract, expressionist, colorful, loud and busy. Her work depends on her mood and surroundings, while also being influenced by music and movement. In fact, the louder the environment, the better! Tarryn creates large-scale acrylic paintings on stretched canvas.
I am an abstract expressionist painter, directly influenced by my environment and mood.
Michel Mulipola
Instagram: bloodysamoan
Michel is a Sāmoan professional comic book artist, illustrator, pro wrestler, gamer and activist. He is a multi-hyphenate storyteller, telling stories through the mediums of comic books, illustration, animation, pro wrestling and gaming. He does it all!