Bio
Jacqueline Letham is an artist living and working on the North Shore of Auckland. Over the Harbour Bridge..
Finding inspiration in natural world, Jacqueline observes the shape, texture, and movement of her surroundings. This leads her to an emotional connection, a way of understanding the characteristics and sense of place.
Using a variety of art materials allows for experimentation and the ability to use many different processes to capture the initial energy of her subject. Charcoal sketches, watercolour studies, and mark-making begin generating ideas, that move towards layering textures with collage and surface mediums. This textural effect allows the paint to flow across the indentations, mirroring it’s own gravitational journey with the same unpredictability of nature.
Each painting encourages viewers to look closer, drawing them in to reveal new details and hidden meanings over time. Perhaps seeing the world in new an unfamiliar way.
Alongside her paintings, Jacqueline makes small assemblages from found objects. She began this during her Fashion and Textiles degree, focusing on recycling. Using wire from old cables and collected items, she creates three-dimensional decorative pieces. With the circular economy even more important, a new collection of artworks are evolving from found objects and unwanted items. With her love of birds and understanding their shape and character, Jacqueline has created some new quirky sculptures that will find a place in your home.
These are available to view on https://felt.co.nz/shop/wingit
Jacqueline shares her love of creativity through workshops. Making art is even more important as AI grows. Pick up a pencil and let your imagination flow—never lose it!
Jacqueline Letham
Born 1967 in Staffordshire, England
Lives and works in Auckland New Zealand
jacqueline@jacquelinelethamartist.com
Education:
1994-1997 BA Hons, Fashion & Textile Design, De Montfort University Leicester UK
1993-1994 Art Foundation De Montfort University Leicester UK
Solo Exhibitions:
2024, HOLDING ON. Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa, New Zealand
2013, A FLEETING GLIMPSE, Lake House Arts, Takapuna, New Zealand
2012, TO CATCH A GLIMPSE. The Becroft Gallery Lake House,Takapuna, New Zealand
Group Exhibitions:
2026, Open Studio with Upper Harbour Arts NZ
2025, Open Studio with Upper Harbour Arts NZ
2025, Hibiscus & Bays Art Awards, EAC Orewa NZ
2024, Hibiscus & Bays Art Awards, Mairangi Bay Arts Centre, Auckland, NZ
2012, Artspaces, Mairangi Bay Arts Centre, Auckland, NZ
2011, Portraiture Exhibition, Mairangi Bay Art Centre, Auckland NZ
2010, ON THE COUNT OF THREE, Joint Exhibition, Depot Artspace, Devonport, NZ
2003, 14th Open Exhibition, The City Gallery Leicester, UK
Art Fairs:
2026, Auckland Art Show, NZ
2024 Easter Show Auckland NZ
2022, Auckland Art Show, NZ
2018, Easter Show, Auckland NZ
2018, Matakakna Art Show, Matakana NZ
2017, Nelson Art Show, Nelson NZ
2016, Atelier Art Show Kristin School, Albany NZ
2016, Original Art Sale, Pacific Events Centre, Auckland NZ
2016, Ponsonby C Club, Art Exhibition, Auckland, NZ
2015, Original Art Sale, Pacific Events Centre, Auckland NZ
2015, Ponsonby C Club, Art Exhibition. Auckland, NZ
2014, Original Art Sale, Pacific Events Centre, Auckland NZ
2014, Ponsonby C Club, Art Exhibition. Auckland, NZ
2013, Original Art Sale, Pacific Events Centre, Auckland NZ
2000, The Craft Movement London, UK
Selected Collections:
Apollo Clay & Art Studio Gallery, Unit 7 35 Apollo Drive Miarangi Bay.
Dreams Gift Shop, Kalamunda, Perth West Australia
Of Hand & Heart Gallery, Warkworth, NZ
East West Gallery, New Lynn, NZ
Chalk House Gallery, St Ives, Cornwall, UK
Jacqueline Letham features in various national and international private collections.
Awards:
1998, Princes Trust Business Award, Leicester, UK
Professional contributions:
2018- Present, Owner and art practitioner at Make Your Mark Art NZ. Albany, NZ