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Andi Merkens

Andi Merkens is a graduate of the 3 year AUT Graphics and Design Course. For 25 years she worked as a freelance illustrator for the advertising industry in Auckland. Recently Andi has been juxtaposing the house sparrow with kiwiana iconic logos and advertising imagery in a more contemporary style, painting directly onto distressed iron, timbre and recycled materials.  “I Love the challenge that exists when using recycled materials. The recycled timbre already has a unique character created by man and the elements over time. I am presented with a pre-existing palette of colours and textures which I can visually exploit and engage with. ” 

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