Samantha Qiao
Samantha Qiao, a self-taught Chinese-Kiwi artist has dedicated over two decades to immersing herself in the culture and beauty of New Zealand and Australia. Her artistic abilities were evident from an early age, earning her numerous accolades in traditional Chinese ink painting and architectural sketching.
She loves exploring historical architecture and infusing her passion into her art. Her distinctive watercolor style captures the cultural and historical essence of her surroundings, reflecting not only her growth as an artist but also her dedication to representing the rich local cultures of New Zealand and Australia.
Beyond gallery exhibitions, Samantha has earned the title of "the Church Artist" in Auckland for her live paintings during worship services. This unique role has allowed her to intertwine her artistic expression with her spiritual journey, creating deeply moving experiences to connect with her expanding viewers.
Education
She earned business degrees with Master studies in New Zealand and climbed the corporate ladder. However, she never stop practicing and learning different medium of artwork. Her watercolor journey started in 2011 when she joined the Wellington Watercolour NZ group. Her work has been showcased at exhibitions such as Splash National Watercolour NZ, Kiwi Art House, NZ Academy of Fine Arts, the NZ Art Show, Thames Art Gallery, Estuary Art Centre, and other local exhibitions.
Acknowledgment of traditional owners.
We would like to pay our respects to the traditional owners of the land on which our building stands, their leaders, past, present and emerging.