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Creative Connections with Mandy JakichAuthor: Mandy Jakich
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Tracey Coakley - Figurative painter
Episode 201
Thursday, 7 May, 2026
Tracey Coakley is a narrative oil painter working primarily in figurative painting and portraiture. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Tracey has lived in New Zealand since 2007 and now works from her studio in Waipu, Northland. https://www.instagram.com/traceycoakleyart/Predominantly self-taught, she has been painting since 2000 and working full-time as an artist since 2017, completing a Diploma of Visual Arts in 2006. Her subjects are often friends, family, and self-portraits, and over time have included her children as they navigate from childhood into adolescence and adulthood. BETWEEN USArt That ConnectsOpening Day Ceremony16th May 2026 2-4pmDepot Artspace, Devonport, Aucklandhttps://www.betweenus.co.nz/https://depot.org.nz/https://www.instagram.com/figurativeartnz/This exhibition has been developed to showcase the plurality of voices in contemporary figurative art and portraiture in Aotearoa New Zealand by exploring the rich themes of identity and lived experience with a goal to expand audience appreciation for the genres of figurative art and portraiture, and foster greater expression and connection in our communities. We start talking about this show 1 hour and 6 minutes in to this episode. Tracey and Karlalise would like to sincerely thank Depot Artspace in Devonport for their wonderful venue and all their support.Support the showCreative Connections WebsiteSee our website for more about us and artist blogposts with images + links of the things we talk about in each episode. CREATIVE CONNECTIONS InstagramCreative Connections Facebook
