Nic Moon

Nic Moon (born 1968) is a New Zealand multidisciplinary artist based in Nelson, New Zealand.

Moon grew up in a rural village near the Hunua Ranges Regional Park, south-east of Auckland, and attended boarding school in Auckland City.[1]

Education and career

Moon graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1990 and RMIT University, Melbourne with a Master of Fine Arts in 2002.[2] Moon's decision to enrol in the BFA programme at age 17 was influenced by a visiting group exhibition protesting at the 1985 Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior. Moon was drawn to the idea that art could directly respond to life's challenges.[3]

Over the course of her career, Moon has explored a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture and photography. Moon's work often responds to ecological and conservation concerns.[3] Her early work was inspired by Ecofeminist artists such as Ana Mendieta, as well as the writings of Lucy R. Lippard.[3]

Notable exhibitions

Group

Solo

  • Rānui Library redevelopment, in collaboration with Jasmax Architects, 2017.[5][6]
  • Me : And : With, PGgallery192, Christchurch, 2017.[7]
  • Tributary, PGgallery192, Christchurch, 2016.[8]
  • Tissue Memory, Whitespace, Auckland, 2014.[9]
  • The Silence, Whitespace, Auckland 2012.[10]
  • Incarnations, Catchment, Nelson, 2008.[11]
  • Transformations, Whitespace, Auckland 2008.[12][13]
  • If this Land could speak, Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson, 2007.[3][14]

Awards

References

  1. ^ a b Eder, Jennifer (9 June 2015). "Nic Moon talks nature, quakes and Nelson art". Stuff. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b Tomahawk. "https://www.connellsbay.co.nz/the-sculpture-park/the-temporary-works/nic-moon". www.connellsbay.co.nz. Retrieved 11 October 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d e Woodward, Robin (2018). "If this land could speak: Human ecology and the work of Nic Moon" (PDF). Journal of New Zealand & Pacific Studies. 6 (1): 55–66.
  4. ^ "Exhibition". 3 May 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Community inspired Library". www.escea.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Artist in Residence". www.earthtalk.co.nz. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  7. ^ "NIC MOON – Me : And : With – 7 Nov-1 Dec, 2017 | PG gallery 192". www.pggallery192.co.nz. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  8. ^ Feeney, Warren (16 March 2016). "Tributary offers full Moon experience". The Press. p. 17.
  9. ^ "TBI Q&A: Nic Moon". The Big Idea. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  10. ^ McNamara, T J (3 November 2012). "Inflated sense of wonder". Weekend Herald. p. 18.
  11. ^ Hunt, Tom (8 October 2008). "Show tells the story of the land". Nelson Mail. p. 16.
  12. ^ "Digging beneath the surface". The Big Idea. 4 February 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  13. ^ McNamara, T J (21 February 2008). "Take the everyday object, add idea". The New Zealand Herald. p. 5.
  14. ^ Hunt, Tom (15 August 2007). "Moon digs into the past". Nelson Mail. p. 16.
  15. ^ "Park life". The New Zealand Herald. 1 May 2008. p. 4.
  16. ^ Hunt, Tom (27 August 2008). "Five chosen to vie for art awards". Nelson Mail. p. 11.


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