The Insider's Guide to New Zealand
Artists and galleries
Tim Wilson is one of the country's most successful landscape painters and is represented in galleries throughout the world. The meticulous detail and play of light in his paintings, brought to life by an artist who clearly settles for no less than perfection, give his works a mesmerising quality, somehow going beyond the mere physical representation of the landscape by also celebrating a spiritual presence. Seeing the finished paintings up close is not only impressive, but also speaks to the self-taught artist's relationship and connection with the natural world. Wilson has been well rewarded for following his passion and innate talent. In 2016, he broke records with the sale of Summer Rains for in excess of half a million dollars, the highest price paid for a living NZ painter's work. 45 Beach Street. (03) 441 2490, timwilsonart.com