Claudia Grutke Art
about
Claudia Grutke is an experimental abstract mixed media artist based in Raglan, New Zealand.
Drawing deeply from the elemental forces of nature,
her work is inspired by the rhythm of the ocean, shifting sky, the movement of wind and the subtle interplay of light and shade found in the garden.
Working mainly with acrylics, graphite and crayon - sometimes incorporating recycled materials on canvas
or board - Claudia builds layered compositions that echo natural atmosphere and organic forms.
Her process is intuitive and responsive;
guided by sound, movement and the physical sensation
of place.
Sweeping gestures and textured surfaces suggest
tidal currents, drifting clouds and windswept terrain while delicate linear elements reference the intricate shapes discovered in everyday natural surroundings.
Rather than depicting nature directly, Claudia translates the energy.
Her paintings evoke the feeling of standing before
the sea or watching light shift across the land - immersive, meditative and alive with movement.
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Claudia continues to explore the dialogue between material, memory and environment from her studio in Raglan, where the coastal landscape remains a constant source of inspiration.
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Artworks are collected nationally and internationally,
many paintings have found permanent homes in
United States, Canada, Australia, United Arab Emirates,
Great Britain and in Europe.
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View original artworks at the studio in Raglan
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or visit
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Kiwi Art House Gallery, Wellington;
​a selection of artworks is now available at
BONZ home, Queenstown;
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International collectors are invited to contact the curatorial team
of the online gallery
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Saatchi Art (US)
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https://www.saatchiart.com/claudiagrutke
​​for inquiries regarding Claudia's portfolio.
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AWARDS
​Gallery 4 percent ( San Francisco ) juried exhibition finalist November 2024
​Winner of the Artist of the Year 2014 Competition by Chroma Australia.
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EXHIBITIONS
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2025 Raglan Arts Weekend
2025 Art Salon Auckland
​2025 Group Exhibition Arts Post Hamilton
2024 Faultline Gaza 355 Emergency Exhibition
2024 Raglan Arts Weekend
​2024 Art Salon Auckland
​2024 Waipa Creative Trail
2023/2024 Group exhibition summer showcase AAW Gallery Raglan
2023 Group exhibition KAH Gallery Wellington
2023 Group exhibition Arthouse Gallery Auckland (Cyclone Relief fundraiser; sold out)
2022 Group Exhibition Artspost Hamilton​
2021 Group Exhibition WSG Hamilton (sold out)
2021 Group Exhibition Raglan​
​2021 Group Exhibition OSAC Raglan
2020 Group Exhibition OSAC Raglan
2019 Group Exhibition OSAC Raglan
2019 Raglan Art Group Exhibition Hamilton
2019 Group Exhibition Frankton Gallery Hamilton
2019 Group Exhibition OSAC Raglan
2019 Solo Exhibition Frankton Gallery Hamilton
2018 Art Salon Auckland
2018 Raglan Art group exhibition
2017 Group exhibition CQ Hotel with KAH Gallery Wellington
2017 Fundraising Members Exhibition OSAC Raglan
2017 Raglan Art Group Exhibitions
2017 “coastal visions” Members Exhibition OSAC Raglan
2017 NZPPA “Salon des Refuses” exhibition Sandz Gallery Hamilton
2016 Group Exhibition CQ Hotel with KAH Gallery Wellington
2016 “Little Treasures” International Group Exhibition Galleria De Marchi Bologna
2016 International Group Exhibition Ateneo de Madrid
2016 “Women Essence Project” International Group Exhibition Hernandez Gallery Milan
2015 „Little Treasures“ International Group Exhibition Galleria De Marchi Bologna
