behind the scenes

WHO IS MARGOT MOLLER? Margot Moller is a contemporary New Zealand artist who works in a number of genres, a favourite being still life. Of Croatian/Kiwi descent, Margot's frequent visits...

The Poi Room is delighted to be hosting ‘Live Painting’ with the talented Kirsty Nixon! Kirsty is a much-loved Auckland Painter, that captures the iconic flora & fauna of Aotearoa...

Here at The Poi Room, we are always wanting to progress & evolve. As a Māori-owned & operated business, we have encouraged our staff to embrace & immerse themselves within...

Neil’s highly experimental work showcases New Zealand treasures/taonga such as pounamu, amber, jasper, kauri copal/gum, & more traditional precious stones & metals including South Island gold & titanium.

Messini is a self-taught artist currently working from her studio in central Auckland. Messini's journey with her cast art is deeply intertwined with her own whakapapa.

From her Wellington home studio, Hikurangi Edwards (Ngāruahine, Te Whānau-Ā-Apanui & Ngāti Porou) meticulously hand carves Māori designs into several layers of paint. The technique she calls mahi whakairo peita or paint carving, puts...

Author Ceramics is the creative enterprise of Stephen Smith, an Auckland based ceramicist who was raised in Taranaki. Stephen credits the awe inspiring coastline of Aotearoa as being a significant...

I love this amazing country called Aotearoa! I love my job meeting & hanging out with creative people!! So whenever I get the chance to combine the two with a road...

Nick's creative practice searches for the 'meeting point' between his love for natural form & simplicity. Through his bronze sculptures, Nick aims to make forms that people can attach meaning...

"I love that art engages the viewer - it has the ability to make you think & challenge your individual perception. For me, the art of painting is a physical...

We LOVE our clients! So many have become a part of The Poi Room whanau (family)! Your loyalty & support has been immeasurable, especially in the last few years. Ngā...

The Poi Room has made BIG changes for the good of the future & we want to tell you all about it! “We are determined to make a positive change in...