I am a New Zealand based artist specializing in intricate drawings of plants and animals. I use ballpoint pens, graphite, and ink to create realistic landscapes and creatures.
I use black and white to show animals and forest sceneries in my drawings. Fields of texture and pattern make up the scene.
My work is impacted by ecosystems and their inherent value. Their beauty, diversity, and immersiveness are all reflected in my works. Spending time in nature, especially the Fordland Forest nearby, greatly inspires me. My love of the outdoors and my studies in conservation biology are reflected in my paintings.
I want my drawings to be immersive. When taking in nature, I urge the viewer to slow down and pay greater attention. I want the onlooker to see the unseen. I want the human need to feel alive in nature to be reflected in my drawings. I want the viewers' experiences and memories of their time spent in Fiordland to be reflected in my drawings.
Selected Exhibitions
2024
2024 Labour Weekend Exhibition, Manapouri, New Zealand
2024 Central & Western Archive - Murihiku Southland, Tuatapere, New Zealand
2024 Te Hikoi Art Challenge, Riverton, New Zealand
2024 Open Studio Day, Te Anau, New Zealand
2024 Mountain Film Festival Art Exhibition, Wanaka, New Zealand
2024 Matariki Exhibition, Te Anau, New Zealand
2024 Art Murihiku Love Exhibition, Invercargill, New Zealand
Older
2023 Southland Art Society End of The World Exhibition, The Catlins, New Zealand
2023 Art Attick, The Annual Exhibition, Invercargill, New Zealand
2023 Matariki Exhibition, Te Anau, New Zealand
2023 Waitangi Day Exhibition, Te Anau, New Zealand
2022 Fiordland Arts Society Labour Day Exhibition, Te Anau, New Zealand
2021 Te Anau Library Open Exhibition, Te Anau, New Zealand
Grants/awards/residencies
2024 Professional Artists exhibit overall winner, Tuatapere, New Zealand
2024 Peoples Choice Award (winner), Te Hikoi, Riverton, New Zealand
2024 Judges Choice (winner), Manapouri Art Group, New Zealand
2024 Peoples Choice Award (winner), The Art Hub, Te Anau, New Zealand
2023 Outstanding Technique (winner), The Art Attic, Invercargill, New Zealand
Collections
Sina Sibler features in various national and international private collections.