Ecologist. Fine Artist. Illustrator

Kia Ora!

My name is Tate Agnew, I am a Maori-American illustrator and fine artist currently studying ecology, history, and zoology at the University of Otago. I split my time between Los Angeles (where I was born and raised) Auckland (where my family is based), and Dunedin, New Zealand (where I am studying).

My work is largely driven by my love for the intersectionality between science, nature, and art. I work across a range of mediums, from watercolour and oil to gouache and pencil.

I am currently accepting work so feel free to reach out!


Selected Exhibitions

  • 2024 Art Week, Otago University

  • 2023 Summer Dreams, Strand Arcade

  • 2023 Intimate Sanctum, Takapuna Grammar School International Baccalaureate Art Exhibition, Takapuna Grammar School

  • 2023 Rangatahi Art, Lake House Arts Centre

  • 2023 Matariki Hau Ora, Lake House Arts Centre

  • 2022 Rangatahi Art, Lake House Arts Centre

  • 2021 Art on the shore, Lake House Arts Centre

  • 2020 Kiwis in LA, Santa Monica Air Centre

  • 2019 New West Charter Art Exhibition, New West Charter

  • 2019 Kiwis in LA, Santa Monica Air Centre

  • 2018 Kiwis in LA, Santa Monica Air Centre

Professional Appointments

  • Takapuna Grammar Leavers Gear Graphic Designer (May 2023)

  • "A Fairy Farm Family" Freelance Illustrator (November 2021-November 2022)

  • Takapuna Grammar Tuck shop sign graphic designer (September 2022)

  • Auckland City Council and Chorus Muralist (March 2022)

  • Auckland City Council and Shore Junction Muralist (May 2021)

Publications

  • A Fairy Farm Family (December 2023)

  • Pühia (November 2023)

  • Speck Zine Issue 3 (May 2023)

tateagnew@gmail.com
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