Welcome to Protean Art, a boutique Nelson art gallery here to help you elevate your space and transform your home with unique and beautiful art by New Zealand artists.

Let art do the talking

At Protean Art Gallery, we offer a curated range of high-quality artwork from local artists in Nelson and NZ. With a broad range of styles and mediums, it’s easy for you to find pieces that reflect your unique personality, and bring your space to life.

We represent artists from Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Auckland, Gisborne, and Whanganui. Shop from the comfort of your home or office, shipped from our Nelson gallery.

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Guest Artist Elena Renker

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Guest Artist Elena Renker –

Elena Renker

New to our gallery for Clay Week and on display until Christmas, we have award winning potter Elena Renker. Elena is based is Auckland and creates unique functional ware in the Japanese ceramic style of Shino and Shigaraki. Elena says, ‘I aim to make work that is beautiful to look at, feels good in the hand and is pleasant to use.’

Don’t miss out on Elena’s wonderful ceramics. Great gifts or a special piece for your ceramic collection.

Discover the joy of New Zealand abstract art

Love abstract art and want to take a piece home with you?

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of contemporary abstract art. Let our original selection of NZ abstract artworks transport your mind and soul and create a sense of tranquility or excitement in your daily environment.

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We understand that high-quality original art is a big investment

That’s why we offer a ‘try before you buy’ service

We offer a free service for Nelson and Tasman residents where we can bring selected artworks to your home or office so you can see which art works best in your space.

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Meet the artist for commissions

Do you have a particular size or colour scheme in mind?

We're here to assist you in collaborating with artists for custom commissions. Whether you're seeking unique paintings, limited edition pieces, or even site-specific artwork, our network of local artists is at your service. We can connect you with the perfect artist to create your vision.

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Art for local trade and education

Are you an interior designer, real estate agent, school, or hospitality business?

We can help you with home staging and local artwork connections, or bring art to you to exhibit in your spaces. We can also work together to host pop-up exhibitions for schools and education providers as an opportunity to exhibit student work. We can’t wait to connect to see how we can be of service to you.

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