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Joanna Bagley


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Nature is where I get my inspiration from, especially the bird-life which is so abundant here in New Zealand. One of my favourite birds is the kotare or kingfisher. I believe the kotare to be my guardian or messenger bird and when I see one, I feel like my life is on the right track. My second favourite bird is the kereru or wood pigeon which I feel are like the silent observers; watching patiently and weighing things up. The kereru also represents abundance to me with its large frame and gracefulness in the way it flies. There is a belief that the piwakawaka or fantail are the messengers of death but I believe they bring optimism, joy and vitality to all life surrounding them. 

I graduated in 1999 with a degree in Fine Arts specialising in ceramics from Otago Polytechnic and went on to study traditional ceramics in Korea and Japan where I honed my throwing techniques whilst teaching English as a second language. Ten years prior to my bachelor’s degree, I graduated from A.T.I. with a diploma in Graphic Design. I worked as a Graphic Designer for a couple of years before heading off on my first big O.E. I believe that my graphic design training is evident in my 2D works, particularly in my paintings.  

My recent paintings focus on a dialogue between the man-made and natural. I have represented the man-made with sharp geometric lines as opposed to the curvy lines of nature. I enjoy creating these 3D backgrounds to place the bird upon which give a feeling of depth and a spacial illusion. I am also trying to convey a feeling which to me represents man encroaching on nature, leaving less and less natural places for birds to nest and thrive. This is a concern of mine and like the Tara Iti, I fear for the survival of our beautiful native birds. 

Since graduating in 1999 I have been part of many group exhibitions in galleries in Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Whangarei and now Mangawhai. I've also had a couple of solo shows in Auckland and wish to have another exhibition at the Mangawhai Artists' gallery next year. I will also be part of Sculpture Northland in March 2022. 
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If you wish to see more of my artwork you can go to:  jbagleyart on instagram or to www.joannas-art.com You can also email me at : jobloco@yahoo.com to have a private viewing of more work that I have in my studio in Waipu. 


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  • Home
  • Artists A-Z
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    • Kay Airey
    • Desiree Alexandre
    • Jay Allen
    • Joanna Bagley
    • Rebecca Barclay Clist
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    • Denis Bourke
    • Mary-Anne Boyd
    • Peter Bradburn
    • Janine Brougham
    • Katy Carter
    • Joel Cayford
    • Edie Chappell
    • Leslie Cleary
    • Wendy Clifford
    • Britta Conrad
    • Chris Cowley-Thomson
    • Nicky Crocker
    • Sarah C
    • Marilyn Davies
    • Daphne Davies
    • Ngaire Evans
    • Nicola Everett
    • John Ecuyer
    • Shirley Emerson
    • Sue Fitzgerald
    • Jocelyn Friis
    • Gayle Forster
    • Linda Foster
    • Jean Fountain
    • Nina Gastreich
    • Linda Gilbert
    • Josie Gritten
    • Jan Grover
    • Christine den Hartogh
    • Bineta Hinton
    • Angella Hockenhull
    • Arran Hockenhull
    • Mike Hooton
    • Deb Hunter - Whitlock
    • Mel Juer
    • Sheryl Jury
    • David Just
    • Paul Walter Kaiser
    • Rosina Kamphuis
    • Michelle Kenner
    • Femke Koome
    • Wendy Leach
    • Averil Lewis - Roberts
    • Jenny Macpherson
    • Pauline Mann
    • Peter Mansfield
    • Steve Marsh
    • Denis McCartain
    • Lynne McDermott
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    • Ian McTavish
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    • Sarah Smith
    • Toni Smith
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    • Colin Unkovich
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      • Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
      • Tutor: Evan Woodruffe
      • Tutor: Jude Thomas
      • Tutor: Kalvin Collins & Shalini Anjaiya
      • Tutor: Nicola Everett
      • Tutor: Raewyn Vague
      • Tutor: Sue Fitzgerald
      • Tutor: Wendy Leach
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