Biography

For Jacqui, art is both a calling and a sanctuary - a way to connect with the beauty and wonder woven into the fabric of creation. Her journey as a self-taught artist has been shaped by a fascination for the Old Masters, the Pre-Raphaelites, and the teachings of American artist Mark Carder, whose approach to Classical Realism continues to challenge and inspire her.

Jacqui specialises in oil painting and the historical art of gilded illumination, blending traditional techniques with a contemporary sensibility. Her subjects range from the vibrant native birds and lush florals of New Zealand to small bespoke gilded initials crafted with pure gold. The interplay between gold, colour and natural motifs allows her to create pieces that are both elegant and deeply personal - unique gifts that honour the worth and dignity of her clients.

Jacqui’s pieces offer her viewers a moment of stillness and wonder, encouraging them to notice the beauty woven into everyday life. Through each brushstroke and gilded detail, she aims to celebrate creation and steward her God-given gifts with joy and gratefulness.

Public exhibitions:

• Finalist in the New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards 2016

• "A Bold Adventure" Group show, Wallace Gallery, Morrinsville 2017

• "An Artful Mix" Group exhibition, ArtsPost, Hamilton 2018

• NZ Artist Magazine Vol.3 Issue 27 Mar/Apr. 2018

• Dio ArtX Group exhibition, Dio School 2018

• Hilda Ross Art Exhibition, Art Nexus & ArtVenture Group show, Hamilton 2019

• “Visages - Faces of NZ Artists” solo exhibition, ArtsPost, Hamilton Feb.2021

• “In The Frame” Waikato Art Expo group exhibition - St John’s College March 2024
  

For general enquiries and/or commissions for floral pieces or gilded initials, Jacqui can be contacted at jacqui.hart@xtra.co.nz

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