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. Eder, Jennifer (9 June 2015). "Nic Moon talks nature, quakes and Nelson art". Stuff. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  2. 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. 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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