Today on the podcast, I speak with Greer Clayton – a contemporary artist known for her large-scale immersive landscapes that have a unique way of drawing you in.
Greer interprets the landscapes she paints, not in a direct, topographical way, but in a way that extracts their essence and reimagines the scene as a depiction of the artist’s mind’s eye. Each one represents an underlying connection with the land, exuding a feeling that goes beyond what the naked eye can see alone.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Elam in 1996, Greer spent time living and exhibiting in Sydney, London and Scotland, before settling back in Aotearoa. She has been represented by Parnell Gallery in Auckland for over a decade and most recently exhibited at the 2025 Aotearoa Art Fair.
In our conversation, Greer shares the early beginnings of her creative life - from a childhood love of painting and colour, to building a consistent and authentic art practice through all stages of life. We talk about how colour and paint have always been at the heart of her work, a thread that runs through every stage of her creative journey. We talk about confidence, growth, collaboration and the joy of watching her work connect with others.
Greer is warm, open, and thoughtful, and it was a true pleasure to sit down with my friend and hear more about her life in colour and her path as an artist.
I know you’ll love this kōrero with Greer as much as I did.
After you have finished listening, please head to greerclayton.com to view Greer’s beautiful and immersive work. You can also head to parnellgallery.co.nz to view her most current exhibition. And of course, make sure you follow Greer on Instagram @greerclayton
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