Anneke Moore is a Taranaki-based mixed media artist whose work merges rich texture, vibrant colour, and deep emotional narrative.
With a creative practice spanning her entire adult life, Anneke began her career at age eighteen, balancing early motherhood with her passion for art, and has since been featured in numerous exhibitions across the North Island.
Her distinct style relies on heavily layered compositions, bold pops of colour, and textured, tactile elements.
She works predominantly with paint, charcoal, pencil, and pastel on canvas, as well as small acrylic pieces and light-based works, predominantly on vintage X-ray boxes.
Anneke's practice is rooted in the belief that when words are simply not enough, the expression of colour and movement through paint, charcoal, and pencil helps bring about emotions that language cannot describe.
For Anneke, the act of creation is a vital process for translating and navigating complex internal landscapes.
Her pieces serve as a tool to process what is not seen, capturing not only her personal life experiences but also reflecting the collective journeys and hardships of those around her.
Within these raw, expressive layers, she embeds hidden narratives using tiny, hand-scratched symbols and occasional fragments of written text.
Central to Anneke's contemporary practice is her Hope Series, a profound visual exploration of resilience. Conceived as an anchor for the viewer, these works act as a gentle yet powerful reminder to hold onto hope in the midst of unforeseen circumstances and difficult seasons.
Through her intuitive use of colour and form, Anneke creates a space for contemplation, offering viewers a shared sense of healing and processing, 'Beauty for Ashes.'
