About the Artist
Bio
Sabrina Fraser is a Tauranga-based contemporary artist whose abstract landscapes are inspired by the textures, colours, and changing light of the natural world. Working intuitively with layers of acrylic paint and mixed media, she creates works that explore atmosphere, memory, place and subtle traces left by time.
Fraser has exhibited in both New Zealand and Australia, and her work is held in private collections across both countries. Her paintings have been selected as finalists in national art awards and are known for their rich surfaces, sense of calm and connection to landscape.
Statement
So much of what ends up on my canvas starts outside in nature. I love to spend time walking through forests, exploring mountains and wandering beaches. Soaking in the beauty and restorative energy found in such places.
My paintings evolve with no planned outcome. I work intuitively with layers of acrylic paint, mixed media and various tools - some unconventional. I create works that convey a feeling, evoke a memory and bring a calm energy into the spaces they live.
My painting practice is where creativity becomes a means of reflection and healing. Through my work, I invite viewers to slow down, reflect, and form their own connection to the land and nature.
CV
Education
2022 - Creative Visionary Program, Art2Life
2005 - Bachelor of Design (Fashion) - Otago Polytechnic
Art Award Selection
2026 - Finalist - Craig’s Aspiring Art Prize - Wanaka NZ
2025 - Finalist - Kumeu Art Awards - Kumeu NZ
2025 - Finalist - Tasman National Art Awards - Mapua NZ
2025 - Finalist - Ruapehu Art Awards - Taumarunui NZ
Awards and Recognition
2018- People’s Choice award - Break the Rules group exhibition, Burrinja Cultural Centre, Victoria AU
2005 - Highly Commended - Fashion Quarterly Magazine Young Designer of the Year, NZ
2003 - Excellence in Design (Year One), Otago Polytechnic, NZ
2003 - Awarded First Place – Presbyterian Support Otago, Recycled Fashion Award, Otago Polytechnic, NZ
Group Exhibitions
2026 - Incognito Art Show - Sydney & Brisbane, AU
2025 - 117 Group Show - Tauranga NZ
2025 - Tauranga Art Society Expo - Tauranga NZ
2025 - Tauranga Art Society Pop-Up Expo - Tauranga NZ
2025 - Pyes Pa Art Lovers Exhibition - Tauranga NZ
2025 - Tauranga Art Society Expo - Tauranga NZ
2024 - Tauranga Society of Artists Original Art Expo, -Tauranga, NZ
2024 - Tauranga Society of Artists Pop-up exhibition - The People’s Gallery, Tauranga NZ
2023 - 115 Group Show - The People’s Gallery, Tauranga, NZ
2023 - Tauranga Society of Artists Original Art Expo - Tauranga, NZ
2023 - Hawke’s Bay Art’s Community Fundraiser - The People’s Gallery, Tauranga NZ
2022 - 114 Group Show - The People’s Gallery, Tauranga, NZ
2021 - 113 Group Show - The People’s Gallery, Tauranga, NZ
2018 - Your Favs - Burrinja Cultural Centre, Victoria AU
2018 - Express Yourself in 50cm or Less - Brunswick Gallery, Melbourne, AU
2018 - Break the Rules - Burrinja Cultural Centre, Victoria AU
2018 - RAW: Magnify -Melbourne Pavillion, AU
2018 - RAW: Envision - Melbourne Pavillion, AU