Magpie - Rachael Garland Studio

14/06/2026

Group show - opening this Friday 19th at Rayner Brothers Gallery
🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

13/06/2026

Two pieces ready to be delivered to Rayner Brothers Gallery for their up-coming HORSES exhibition.

10/06/2026

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/show-us-your-brooch-exhibition-brings-wearable-art-to-whanganui-gallery/MPONBL6WBZGYFN2XY74RI2TJPY/

'Every piece has its own personality and story.'

10/06/2026

Stanley Manthyng, Pam Bell (Retrogue), and Rachael Garland (Magpie Studio) have transformed everyday materials into playful, curious, and unexpected brooches.

From Stanley's vibrant pop-culture influences, to Pam's colourful kitsch creations, to Rachael's assemblages, these artists prove that wearable art can be unexpected, playful, and full of personality.

On now as part of Show Us Your Brooch at Katie Brown & Co till 17th June.

FUN FACT: There have been various Brooch Shows held in Whanganui since the late 90s. The last one was organised by Rachael back in 2022, with more than 30 artists at Magpie Studio!

04/06/2026

A WOPPER of an Opening night at Katie Brown & Co for the 'Show Us Your Brooch' show. Huge crowd! Epic fun.
Cash and carry, things were flying off the wall. Was lovely to see a couple of mine come to life on garments walking around in the crowd.
The range of art brooches available was incredible, over 20 artists contributed, if you get the chance check it out 😍

02/06/2026

Show Us Your Brooch
Katie Brown & Co opening Thursday.

I'd like to say I've enjoyed making these, but in all honesty I haven't 🤣🤣 fiddly and time consuming. But also cheap 'n cheerful 😊

13/05/2026

Coming up

05/05/2026

Repair Kit for Ghosts: Truncus
300x300mm on board
Available $200 post included
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02/05/2026

Repair Kit for Ghosts
A small series of six.
Badly interrupted by a cat death 😭 but they are complete.
1. Ovis
2. Lacrimosa
3. Truncus
4. Floresco
5. Auroral (sold)
6. Conexus

If you would like to own one they're $200ea which includes postage.
300mm x 300mm mixed media on board, wax coated.

01/05/2026

She left this earth suddenly on the last day of April, under a full moon.
A death under a full moon is a good death.
A full moon is a time of maximum nocturnal light, acting as a beacon for a soul to release its earthly ties, a portal for a life lived in full to complete itself and the moon provides a clear path for a soul as it departs.
Any soul that leaves on a full moon contributes to a universal cycle of completion, peak illumination and profound transition. Homecoming. Peace.
A full moon is a mourning moon, reflecting the roundness of a completed life.

This morning on my coat I found the gift of a white whisker, embedded in the weave. She was loved.