Judith Milner is a painter living and working in Auckland. Previously a lawyer before turning to a career in art, Judith describes her paintings as a fusion of her analytical and intuitive sides.
Representational in her works, Judith approaches nostalgic New Zealand scenes in a fresh and intimate way. She is drawn strongly to imagery that not only reminds her of her childhood, but also hints to a broader narrative beyond the frame. New Zealand architecture is a frequent muse of Judith’s; using traditional techniques, the details and proportions are rendered with precision, giving appreciation to their historical craftsmanship. While this classes her work as realist, it is really the place’s feeling that Judith seeks to capture.
The 2021 recipient of the Michael Evans Figurative Award and 2023 People’s Choice Award at the Walker & Hall Art Awards, Judith’s work is currently part of collections in Aotearoa and beyond. Judith’s originals can be found at Turua Gallery and The Artist’s Room (Dunedin).
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Captured through a doorway and framed by the architecture of a traditional villa balcony is Maungawhau/Mt Eden, one of our beloved Maunga that make Auckland’s geography so unique.
Framed in a white tray frame.
Head of the Harbour features the gentle contours o Noorth Head/Maungauikia and the imposing from of Rangitoto as seen from Auckland’s Tamaki Drive.
Hand-signed, limited edition giclée print framed in white (3/25).
Along the Watchtower captures the view to Rangitoto, framed by Pohutakawa trees, from Auckland’s Narrowneck Beach. In this serene scene, Judith has captured the Wakatare Boating Club’s starting tower in exquisite detail, adding a point of difference to this iconic view.
Framed in a natural timber tray frame
Captured in Judith’s signature muted palette, Same As It Ever Was presents an image of a bygone era: a regional town hall; an old car, aspects of New Zealand’s social landscape we once took for granted and which now evoke feelings of nostalgia.
Oil on canvas, framed in a timber tray frame