Rob Barrington

Rob works in multi-media including pen and ink, fine brush, acrylics & oil on canvas, board, and paper. Also with a combination of 'hand drawn' to digital animation. A range of techniques from a foundation built of years as a commercial artist producing small to large scale artworks. His compositions are representations of back stories and experiences throughout his years as an artist, surfer, musician and life in Whanganui, Taranaki and Auckland. Winner of a NZ Best Design Award 2019, Nominated for Waiheke National Small Sculpture 2020, Winner of the Premier Ruapehu Art Award 2023 and Winner of “Mt Ruapehu Themed Award” -Ruapehu Art Awards 2023. Now working from his newly relocated studio in Taranaki, where the desire for beach & surfing lifestyle is often an inspiration for further creative projects. "This is my story through my artwork" - Rob Barrington.