Artist Profile: Tim Wigmore

Tim Wigmore lives on New Zealand’s Taranaki Peninsular nestled between Mt Taranaki and its rugged west coast beaches. Since receiving his degree in 3D design in 1998, Tim has been developing his design philosophy and producing work which focuses on quality and innovation, for various outlets around the country as well as for residential and commercial clients.

‘My aim is to enthuse and involve people with engaging objects that elicit mental and physical interaction. My work strives to connect people with design and to produce objects that develop strong rewarding relationships and provide value and enjoyment. I strive to make high quality work that resists obsolescence, and use materials and process that reflect my deep respect for the health of my clients, myself, and our surroundings’.

Tim has exhibited in galleries and museums throughout New Zealand and is receiving much acclaim for his innovative furniture designs. Touted as one of the five hot new NZ Design Talents and winner in the Home and Entertaining 2006 design awards and finalist in the 2007 awards, he continues to push the boundaries of craft and design.

Selected Exhibitions
+ Sculpture in the Park - November 2007. Waitakaruru Sculpture Park. Waikato.
+ Art vs Design - September 2007. Kura Gallery. Wellington.
+ House Trained - September 2007. DeNada. Wellington.
+ Activating Korea - September 2007. Design consultant and contributor to the Flying City workshop and installation. Govett Brewster Art Gallery. New Plymouth.
+ Periscope - July 2007. Kina Art and Design Space. New Plymouth.
+2007 Home & Entertaining Design Awards- March 2007. Hangup Coat and Shoe Rack Finalist. Auckland City Art Gallery.
+ Lite + Tasty -August 2006. Coastal Image. Okato. Taranaki.
+2006 Home & Entertaining Design Awards-February 2006. Spin Vanity unit winner of Best Bathroom Product for 2006. Subaru Headquarters. Glenfield. Auckland.
+ Revolve-June to July 2005. Kura Gallery. Allen St. Wellington.
+ Bombay Sapphire Design Room. Work selected to represent New Zealand Design in the Air New Zealand Fashion Week November 2004. Viaduct Basin Auckland.
+ Engage- solo show- September to November 2004. Objectspace Ponsonby.Auckland.
+ Engage- solo show- June to September 2004. The Dowse Art Museum. Lower Hutt.
+ Some New Stuff- solo show- January to February 2002. Fifty 2 Gallery. 50 Willis St. Wellington.
+ Taking Up Space #2- solo show- December to January 2002. Illy Cafe. Blair St. Wellington.
+ Trafalgar St. Art Drop- solo show- September 2001. Trafalgar St. Nelson.
+ New Works- solo show- April to May 1999. Room 3. 438 Queen St. Auckland.
+ 3dge: 3d Graduates Exhibition. December 1998 to February 1999. Lopdell House. Titirangi. Auckland.
+ Object- October 1997. Devonport Arts Festival. Devonport. Auckland.
+ Furniture Fashion 96 - October 1996. Epsom Show grounds. Elerslie. Auckland.