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KAIPARA, NEW ZEALAND · CONTEMPORARY MIXED-MEDIA ARTIST

Edie Chappell

Edie Chappell is a mixed-media artist whose intuitive, layered works explore connection, colour and the relationship between our inner and outer worlds. Working from her studio in a small bay on the Kaipara Harbour, she allows each artwork to evolve slowly through experimentation, observation and instinct.

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Edie Chappell’s creative process is driven by curiosity and a love of mark-making, colour and material exploration.

Her works often begin with ink spread freely across a plain or textured surface. Rather than starting with a fixed image or outcome, Edie pauses to observe what has emerged before responding with the next mark, colour or layer.

Acrylic paint, charcoal, acrylic pens and spray paint may gradually enter the work, alongside stencils and other tools used to build texture and movement. Some pieces are completed with oils, while others remain entirely in ink.

Edie rejects rigid formulas in favour of a spontaneous and evolving process. A work may remain in her studio for some time as she continues to look, respond and add only what she feels it needs. It is through this unhurried conversation with the surface that each piece begins to reveal what it is meant to become.

Lines, dots, shapes and recurring marks often express Edie’s interest in connection. They suggest relationships between people, experiences and the visible and unseen worlds that surround us.

There is also a spiritual quality to her practice. As layers accumulate and unexpected forms emerge, Edie develops a personal connection with the work—one guided as much by feeling as by conscious decision-making.

At other times, her approach is deliberately playful. Colour and shape become the focus, creating expressive works filled with energy and unexpected pops of colour.

Primarily self-taught, Edie has expanded her practice through local and online study. She is involved with Mangawhai Artists Incorporated and exhibits her work within the surrounding creative community.

Edie’s artworks remain open to interpretation, inviting viewers to discover their own meanings and connections within the evolving marks, forms and textures.

Because sometimes an artwork finds its meaning slowly—one instinctive mark and unexpected layer at a time.

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Something Greater
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Something Greater
$1,100.00

Edie Chappell

A richly layered abstract work exploring connection, movement and the threads that bind us together.

Something Greater by New Zealand mixed-media artist Edie Chappell is an expressive composition alive with colour, texture and intricate mark-making. Deep ocean blues and turquoise flow through warm passages of orange, ochre and green, creating a vibrant sense of movement across the surface.

Fine, wandering lines travel through the painting like paths, waterways or connecting threads. Repeated circles, dots and layered impressions invite closer looking, revealing new details and relationships within the work.

The piece speaks of the journeys we take and the connections we gather along the way. It reminds us that we move through the world not in isolation, but as part of something larger—a shared and continually evolving tapestry.

Layered. Connected. Expressive.

Ink, acrylic paint and pen 100 × 75 cm ready yo hang

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Visual Story
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Visual Story
$1,100.00

Edie Chappell

Vibrant, symbolic and filled with layers of discovery.

In Visual Story, Edie Chappell brings together bold colour, expressive marks and symbolic details to create an artwork that unfolds like an unwritten story.

A white trailing vine descends through the composition as a symbol of growth, while delicate white butterflies suggest transformation, memory and hope for the future. Botanical forms, fragments of letters and numbers, repeated dots and gestural marks appear among rich layers of blue, green, orange and red.

Rather than presenting one fixed meaning, the work invites viewers to look closely, feel their way through its layers and discover a story of their own.

At just over one metre high, Visual Story has a confident presence and would bring colour, energy and a sense of discovery to a living room, entranceway or contemporary commercial space.

Vibrant. Transformative. A story waiting to be discovered.

Mixed media on stretched canvas 1,020 H × 750 W mm Canvas depth Approximately 38 mm D-rings and hanging wire attached; ready to hang

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Stand Tall
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Stand Tall
$950.00

Edie Chappell

Quietly powerful, uplifting and full of light.

In Stand Tall, Edie Chappell works with a restrained monochromatic palette to explore strength, resilience and the courage to remain visible.

Fluid washes of Indian ink create soft, cloud-like forms, contrasted by darker architectural marks that rise through the composition. Fine branching lines and scattered details bring an organic quality to the work, while a bright star-like point becomes a symbol of hope and inner light.

The message is simple but powerful: stand tall and allow your light to shine.

At 1,000 mm high, Stand Tall has an elegant vertical presence and would make a striking focal point in an entranceway, living room, bedroom or contemporary commercial interior.

Strong. Reflective. Filled with light.

Indian ink and acrylic paint on stretched canvas 1,000 H × 750 W mm Canvas depth Approximately 38 mm D-rings and hanging wire attached; ready to hang

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Beyond
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Beyond
$860.00

Edie Chappell

Atmospheric, mysterious and quietly powerful.

In Beyond, Edie Chappell looks beyond the city to the darkness of the open sky, where scattered points of light move across the land like small blessings.

Layers of charcoal grey, black and soft white are interrupted by warm rust and gold, creating a surface that feels both weathered and luminous. Sweeping white lines travel through the composition, while circular forms and delicate marks suggest distant lights, shifting constellations and movement through the night.

At 900 mm high, Beyond has a strong vertical presence without overwhelming a space. Its restrained palette and richly layered surface would sit beautifully in an entranceway, living room, bedroom or contemporary commercial interior.

Mysterious. Layered. Alive with scattered light.

Ink, charcoal, graphite and acrylic paint on stretched canvas 900 H × 600 W mm Canvas depth Approximately 38 mm D-rings and hanging wire attached; ready to hang

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Abstract
Abstract
$260.00

Edie Chappell

Layered, expressive and rich with colour.

In Abstract, Edie Chappell explores the relationship between colour, shape and spontaneous mark-making. Vibrant coral and electric blue sit alongside deeper plum and earthy tones, creating a richly layered surface that reveals something new with every look.

Large organic forms suggest flowers or leaves, while fine pink lines, repeated dots and smaller graphic marks travel across the composition. The combination of bold shapes and delicate details gives the work both energy and a sense of movement.

At 380 mm square, Abstract is a versatile smaller work that can be displayed alone or paired with another of Edie’s colourful pieces. It would add warmth and personality to a bedroom, entranceway, home office or gallery wall.

Colourful. Textured. Full of movement.

Acrylic ink, acrylic paint and acrylic pen on stretched canvas 380 × 380 mm Canvas depth Approximately 38 mm D-rings and hanging wire attached; ready to hang

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A Dash of Blue
A Dash of Blue
$260.00

Edie Chappell

Small in scale, bold in personality.

In A Dash of Blue, Edie Chappell combines warm coral, vivid pink, purple and flashes of yellow-green with an unexpected dash of brilliant blue.

Layered areas of ink and acrylic create a richly textured surface, while delicate botanical lines, repeated marks and playful graphic details invite a closer look. A loosely drawn profile emerges through the composition, creating a sense of connection between the human form and the surrounding natural elements.

At 300 mm square, this energetic little work is designed to add colour and interest to any space. It would sit beautifully in an entranceway, bedroom, home office, gallery wall or smaller corner needing a lift.

Bright. Playful. Full of discovery.

Ink, acrylic paint and acrylic pen on stretched canvas 300 × 300 mm depth Approximately 38 mm D-rings and hanging wire attached; ready to hang

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Paint Me Red
Paint Me Red
$380.00

Edie Chappell

Bold, expressive and filled with energy.

In Paint Me Red, Edie Chappell uses sweeping layers of red, coral and burnt orange to create a work charged with warmth and movement. Deep charcoal, blue and turquoise marks cut through the brighter colour, bringing contrast and grounding the composition.

Loose brushwork and textured passages suggest an abstract landscape, with a dark horizon dividing an energetic sky from shifting reflections below. Moments of white and yellow break through the surface like flashes of light, adding further depth and movement.

At 450 mm square, Paint Me Red would bring warmth, confidence and a strong burst of colour to a living room, entranceway, home office or contemporary commercial space.

Energetic. Confident. Unapologetically bold.

Acrylic on stretched canvas 450 × 450 mm depth Approximately 38 mm‍ ‍. D-rings and hanging wire attached; ready to hang

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Pop of Colour 1
Pop of Colour 1
$260.00

Edie Chappell

Playful, energetic and alive with unexpected detail

In Pop of Colour 1, Edie Chappell brings together vivid pinks, orange, turquoise and deep blue in an expressive celebration of colour and mark-making.

Loose floral forms emerge through layers of ink and acrylic, while stencilled dots, numbers, spray-painted marks and gestural brushwork create movement across the surface. The contrast between organic shapes and repeated graphic elements gives the work a sense of spontaneity while rewarding a closer look.

Compact yet full of personality, Pop of Colour 1 would bring energy and a confident burst of colour to a bedroom, entranceway, home office or contemporary living space.

Vibrant. Layered. Joyfully expressive.

Ink, spray paint, acrylic paint and acrylic pens on stretched canvas 450 H × 350 W mm depth Approximately 38 mm D-rings and hanging wire attached; ready to hang

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The Pond
The Pond
$380.00

Edie Chappell

Warm, expressive and filled with the glow of nature

In The Pond, Edie Chappell captures golden light filtering through leaves and reflecting across the water. Rich layers of red, burnt orange and gold are balanced by cooler blue-green tones, creating a landscape that feels both energetic and calm.

Expressive brushwork and layered marks suggest dense foliage surrounding the pond, while quieter horizontal forms create the feeling of water and shifting reflections. Rather than depicting the scene literally, Edie captures its atmosphere—the warmth of the light, the movement of the landscape and the feeling of pausing beside the water.

At 450 mm square, The Pond would bring warmth, depth and a striking pop of colour to a living room, bedroom, entranceway or intimate commercial space.

Warm. Reflective. Alive with colour.

Acrylic on stretched canvas 450 × 450 mm Approximately 38 mm D-rings and hanging wire attached; ready to hang

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