Cory Lind

June – August 2023
Festival Hall

Artist Statement

Before I was even aware of my ancestry being Nga Puhi and Scottish, they influenced my thoughts, beliefs and my art. Land and music directly affect me which is evident in most of my work. Indigenous people naturally tend to have a spirituality based upon land and music so I can safely assume this is where my connection has stemmed from.

 I always strive to take my work into new directions, continually learning new skills and never being afraid to try something different. Evolving outside of New Zealand's accepted art scene has also been a contributing factor to my style, which also drove me to look outside of New Zealand for inspiration.

 I made the decision to leave New Zealand in Dec 2019 in order to advance my art and build a business. My art spans many mediums. I am comfortable with oil, watercolour, pencil, and airbrush as well as carving beautiful bone and stone sculptures. My work ranges from tiny miniatures to huge murals, from colorful abstracts to photo-real portraits, many of which embrace my Mäori whakapapa (heritage) and wairua (spirituality).

CORY LIND
Sovereign
oil on canvas

18" x 24"
$880