Jeff Lockhart
Gala Opening 2025
Keynote speaker Jeff Lockhart
Artist & Printmaker
Friday, February 28 at 6pm
Hot Waves Cafe, Hot Water Beach
Jeff Lockhart is a Pākehā artist whose work is deeply inspired by Pasifika styles and traditions. With close personal and professional connections to the Pacific, particularly Samoa, his distinctive style has evolved over many years. Jeff’s artistic journey began during his time as an art teacher at Wesley College in South Auckland, where he worked closely with Fatu Feu’u, now a renowned contemporary Samoan artist. It was Fatu who encouraged Jeff to embrace and develop his Pasifika style, a defining element of his creative practice.
Jeff works across multiple mediums, including printmaking, painting, and sculpture. His art often delves into themes of identity, exploring not only his own sense of self but also broader connections to the Pacific region. By incorporating symbols, vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and evocative imagery, Jeff highlights the interconnectedness of the Pacific and our place in it.
Artists in Residence
Hot Waves Cafe, Hot Water Beach.
To add to the art experience during the 2 weeks of Art Escape, there will be Artists in Residence at Hot Waves Café.
The Artists in Residence has proven to be a popular meeting place for art lovers to discuss their work and inspiration.
Join your friends for brunch or lunch, chat to the artists while they work, and consider joining the Art Escape 2025
Artists in Residence timetable
To Be Confirmed
Sally Samins ~ Good Morning Sunshine
Showcase Exhibition
Hot Waves Cafe, Hot Water Beach.
The Showcase Exhibition is a great way to start your Open Studio visits.
See one work from each member and Group.
Call in to Hot Waves Cafe for great coffee, food, and vibes.
Vote for your favourite artwork and the artist with the most public votes wins the coveted People's Choice Award sponsored by Kaizen at Go Vino, Cooks Beach.
