About Us

Hi, I’m Silke Hendel, a New Zealand artist currently based in Northland, NZ. Thanks for visiting my online gallery!

I've been painting for over 40 years and love using bold, bright colours, shapes and lines to capture the vibrance of the world around me.

Having lived most of my life in various places around New Zealand, I’m inspired by the breath taking beauty of the nature and scenery here.

I'm fascinated by the way changing light changes the way things appear. Like how the same scene can completely change colours with a ray of sunshine or a rain cloud.

I work mainly in acrylics and aim to embody the joy and healing of colour in each piece to bring you a stunning work of art for your home or workplace that also brings you happiness.

My first real public exposure was having my art featured on the cover of my high school year book when I was 14 years old!

Since then I’ve shown and sold my paintings in joint exhibitions, including the NZ Art Show, as well as solo exhibitions and sales to private collectors.

I’m passionate about helping make the world a brighter, happier place for everyone.

I hope you enjoy looking through my collection as much as I’ve enjoyed painting them, and they bring you joy!

I’ll be adding new art regularly so be sure to check in often.