Biography

Anna Evans was born 1983 in Rochdale, northern England.

Migrating to NZ as a child in 1994, Anna's work has been heavily influenced by the impressions migration first had on her, specifically the intensity and difference of natural occuring colours and shapes to that of her homeland. Being from the typically grey skied Manchester Anna remembers feeling awe struck by the rich and vibrant colours present in sky, sea, flora and fauna. It is these early observations of light, vivid colour, textures and diverse ecosystems that continue to inform Anna Evans’ work.

After graduating Elam school of fine Arts in 2004, Anna went into fulltime employment as a children’s book illustrator, games designer, arts educator and painter. Anna resides in the rural Far North, surrounded by her floral and vege gardens.

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