Feauina Eves is a Brisbane-based mixed-media artist with New Zealand-Pacific Island roots. Her practice is intuitive and emotive, shaped by memory, place, and cultural heritage, and grounded in a strong connection to the natural world.
Growing up in Aotearoa as one of six siblings, Feauina was immersed in untamed landscapes of sea and sky, an influence that continues to inform the rhythm, movement, and depth of her work. Her paintings are recognised for their transparent layering, bold yet considered mark-making, and nuanced use of colour, creating a balance of energy and stillness that invites reflection and emotional connection.
Rooted in her Pacific Island heritage, her work explores themes of ancestry, belonging, and the quiet narratives carried through generations.
With over 30 years’ experience as a fashion designer, interiors consultant, and design director, Feauina’s creative instinct is long-held, shaped by a lifelong immersion in form, texture, colour, and spatial storytelling.
Feauina’s work is created from the heart, honest, layered, and held with intention, resonating with collectors seeking meaningful, story-rich contemporary art.
Statement
My work is an exploration of memory, place, and connection. I paint intuitively, allowing each piece to unfold through layers, much like the way stories, emotions, and ancestry reveal themselves over time.
Growing up in Aotearoa with New Zealand / Pacific Island roots, I was shaped by untamed landscapes, strong family ties, and a deep respect for cultural heritage. These influences continue to guide my practice. I’m drawn to the rhythms of nature, the push and pull between movement and stillness, and the quiet power of what is felt rather than spoken.
I work with transparent layers, bold marks, and softened edges, building depth slowly and intentionally. My process is both physical and reflective, each layer responding to the one beneath it, leaving traces of what came before. With over 30 years’ experience as a fashion designer, interior stylist, and design director, my creative instinct is long-held, shaped by a lifelong immersion in form, texture, colour, and spatial storytelling.
Ultimately, my paintings are invitations. They ask the viewer to pause, to feel, and to find their own sense of connection within the work, whether that be to a place remembered, a story untold, or a moment of calm in an otherwise busy world.