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AB2877 – Auckland Kingsland
November 28 @ 6:00 pm NZDT
Art Battle Auckland Kingsland – November 28
Doors @ 6:00pm / Painting @ 7:00pm
The Kingslander – 470 New North Road, Kingsland
Art Battle Kingsland is presented by The Fringe District – a FREE and interactive audience event
FREE TIX: You must register for entry – and to use your phone to vote & bid ; )
12 artists, 3 rounds, 1 winner – the audience decides!
All regional winners are guaranteed a spot at the Grand Final at Eden Park – and the chance to become the Art Battle Auckland Regional Champion 2025!
If you didn’t know already – Art Battle is the planet’s biggest LIVE painting competition across 70+ cities worldwide. 12 artists battle it out over 3 rounds of fast paced creativity. The audience decides the winner on the night. Snag yourself a bargain as all the artwork will be for sale at the silent auction at the end of the night.
With everyone’s favourite MC Ellen-Moana, DJ Blazem, guest Spotlight Artist, audience Wildcards + prizes, give-aways and great vibes – so much creative NZ talent all under 1 roof Art Battle is always a night to remember!
Plus 1 lucky visitor will walk away with a $250 Resene voucher – the chance to refresh the walls and adourn it with your favourite artwork!
LIVE STREAM
If you can’t come in person you can always watch, vote and bid on the LIVE streams on our YouTube Channel – NB: we go LIVE approx 10 mins before Rnd 1:
https://www.youtube.com/@artbattleint
CALL TO ARTISTS
Get your applications in now – apply online:
artbattle.com/artists
NB: Please advise your Auckland region when applying for any of the listed community battles – we will try to allocate you to the nearest battle to your region.
Art Battle Auckland events are FREE
100% of art sales goes directly to the artists
Hot food & Drink available -inc $30 All-you-can-eat RIBS!
The Kingslander is a licensed premises – under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Art Battle Kingsland is presented by the Fringe District. Big thanks to Print Art, Party Direct and our official art partners Resene and our Grand Final venue partner Eden Park for supporting our community events.
REGISTER NOW TO VOTE
Confirmed Competitors
Kaela Patrice
Instagram: auricpieces
Kaela is a surreal and visionary artist with a spiritual focus. Grounding rituals like meditation and rock-stacking are key to her process, helping her transform visions into reality. Her work combines elements of the seen—such as mountains and celestial shapes—with the unseen, creating spaces that bridge the real and the metaphysical.
Art has always been my sanctuary, a place where I can just be, and exist as myself. Now, as a Visual Arts student at AUT, my focus is on intuitive mark-making, which lies at the heart of my practice.
Grounding rituals like meditation, rock-stacking, and crystal grids are essential to my process, helping me transform my visions into reality while offering a sense of peace and healing.
Through my work, I weave together elements of the seen—mountains, flowing water, plants, and celestial shapes—with the unseen, creating spaces that hover between the real and the metaphysical.
Nate
Instagram: Wallis c nate
Nathan is a self-taught artist who began drawing around the age of 30, which sparked his journey into art. It has since become his passion, consuming much of his time, and he couldn’t be happier about it. Remarkably, he had never drawn, painted, or even considered art until he turned 30. He is particularly drawn to faces and eyes in his work.
Just happy to be apart of something like this .and really look forward to sharing my style.
Justin Liu
Agnes Ishak
Instagram: Agnes Ishak
Agnes is an accomplished oil, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, and digital artist. She has exhibited her work in New Zealand and internationally, earning recognition with first and third-place awards in the prestigious international Assyrian art competition. In addition to her artistic practice, Agnes teaches painting techniques, specializing in the use of the painting knife to help students explore texture and expression in their work.
Sandra Lee
Instagram: Sandra.314.art
I was nervous and excited at my first experience of Art Battle. I draw shapes quickly, because I often draw so many things as I have the shape in my mind. At the same time, I am good at using colours and soft lines and I like to combine human and animal limbs. In addition, I enjoy combining Chinese and Japanese paintings with Asian characteristics in my works.
The feeling of painting with that many great artists is super super great!
Vjekoslav Nemesh
Instagram: nemesh_art
Vjekoslav returns after making a big splash in the Grand Final last year. An inspirational art tutor based in Auckland, Nemesh’s work is world-renowned. His drawing skills and interest in comics led him to pursue a career in art. With over 40 years’ experience in the field, Vjekoslav has become a multi-award-winning artist with his work featured in collections throughout Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, Asia and New Zealand.
Sean Hurst
Yolanda Bartram
Instagram: yolanda_artist
World champion bodypaint artist of 25 years, now taking on a static canvas, yet keeping body art styles represented in my canvas art. Bodypainting, special Fx, props and murals, sculpting and make up.
I have competed loads of times in my bodyart career and love a good competition, this sounds like great fun.
Caine
Instagram: Movethatcaine
Caine has spent over a decade in the world of street graffiti, collaborating with talented artists across New Zealand and competing in various graffiti competitions. Known for his extra-large bombings and unique colorways, he has built a reputation for combining technical skill with personal flair.
In recent years, Caine has shifted his focus toward realism, developing new techniques and expanding his creative range. Events like Art Battle inspire him to push past his limits, competing against exceptional artists and continuing to evolve in his craft.
Val White
Instagram: valeries.gallery
Local artist Val White is excited to be back for season 2 after making last years final @edenparknz
Val sees her art as a reflection of her diverse and free-spirited nature. She aims for uniqueness and beauty, shaped by years of challenges.
I enjoy experimenting with mixed media and found materials, most recently creating a resin based jewellery line.