Rieko Woodford-Robinson
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Rieko Woodford-Robinson paints detailed portraits of anthropomorphic creatures, executed with exquisite detail and endearing personality.
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available works
There are currently no available works by Rieko Woodford-Robinson as the artist prepares for her highly anticipated solo exhibition, opening this November 2026 at Black Door Gallery.
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AVAILABLE Prints
Rieko Woodford-Robinson
Tititipounamu (Rifleman) Limited Edition Archival Fine Art Print Available |
Rieko Woodford-Robinson
Torete! Kaureke! Torete! Kaureke! Limited Edition Archival Fine Art Print Available |
Rieko Woodford-Robinson
Āke ake ake (Two Ruru/Morepork) Limited Edition Archival Fine Art Print Available |
BIO
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Rieko Woodford-Robinson is a Wellington-based painter celebrated for her exquisitely detailed portraits of anthropomorphic creatures, native birds, and nostalgic objects.
Born in Japan and living in New Zealand since 1999, the self-taught artist blends her Japanese heritage with a deep engagement with Aotearoa’s cultural landscape. Drawing influence from the technical precision of the Old Masters, the whimsy of Pop Surrealism, and Japanese aesthetics, her work balances refinement with subtle melancholy and humor, evoking the atmosphere of childhood fables and intimate, contemplative narratives. In her latest series, Woodford-Robinson focuses entirely on Aotearoa’s native birds, portraying them with the dignity and reverence of formal portraiture. Guided by her ongoing studies in Te ao Māori and collaborations with cultural advisers, this body of work aligns with the concept of Te Ao Mārama—the world of light and interconnectedness—viewing birds as vital spiritual threads within the natural world. Through masterfully layered oils and finely observed details, Woodford-Robinson celebrates these treasured species as taonga (treasures), ultimately inviting reflection on our shared responsibility to honor and protect the environment as an interconnected whole. A highly sought-after artist, Woodford-Robinson has held numerous successful solo exhibitions, with her paintings swiftly selling out and entering prominent local and international private collections. |
past works
Solo and Group Exhibitions with Black Door Gallery
HEROES | October 8 - 28, 2020
STILLNESS | October 12 - November 2, 2022
LIGHT | TE AO MĀRAMA | November 1-14, 2024
HEROES | October 8 - 28, 2020
STILLNESS | October 12 - November 2, 2022
LIGHT | TE AO MĀRAMA | November 1-14, 2024