Janet Mazenier

My practice centres on the affective, material and phenomenological dimensions of place, its spirit, memory and temporal depth, where land and material transformation operate as active agents in the formation of the work.

My research has been grounded in place-based enquiry across New Zealand and Ireland, supported by residencies and exhibitions, and further expanded by exhibiting in Iceland. These experiences have fostered a strong commitment to cross-cultural exchange and to contributing actively to artist communities locally and internationally.

Based in Devonport, Auckland my visual art practice has developed over more than 14 years through sustained studio enquiry, formal art education and international research. This trajectory culminated in the completion of a PhD in Creative Practice, as well as a MFA and BFA.

You can follow me on Instagram: @janetmaz and @meithealireland

Upcoming

Studio D3 artists “Alchemy” - opening 27 August 2026. All welcome - 3 Victoria Road, Te Hau Kapua Devonport. Continues until end of November.

“Carrying History, Where Time Gathers” is an exhibition being held at the new Tawerā Gallery (formerly the Refinery) in Nelson. Opening 1 December, continuing until 9 January 2027.

Open studio at D3, 3 Victoria Road in Te Hau Kapua Devonport from 11-3pm Saturday 5 December.

Further exhibitions are planned into 2027.