Pauline Allomes
Environmental Artist & Micrographer
We have a duty of care to protect the environment for future generations. Pauline Allomes is a Whanganui-based fine artist and environmentalist known for her highly detailed NZ micrographs, pen and ink drawings of New Zealand native bush scenes made up of miniature messages about the importance of protecting the world we live in.
Bio
We have a duty of care to protect the environment for future generations.
Pauline Allomes is a New Zealand artist and environmentalist based in Whanganui. She is known for her uniquely New Zealand nature painting and micrographs conveying her love of, and concern for, the natural world in which we live.
Micrography (or microcalligraphy) is a form of calligram using words to create images or designs. It dates back to Jewish writing in the 9th century with similar uses in Christianity and Islam. Pauline’s New Zealand micrography uniquely employs writing conveying her environmental art activism in images depicting the environment she seeks to protect: Aotearoa New Zealand’s precious native bush and eco systems.
I have a deep love and respect for our beautiful country and in times of stress find the beauty around me has a calming and healing effect.
The effect man has had on this beauty I find disturbing. We are the only species on this wonderful world of ours that does not complete the circle of life. Sure, we go back to the earth, but while we are here we consume nature's resources and when we leave, we leave behind a myriad of possessions that pollute the earth.
Art was a late discovery for Pauline. Uncertain of her ability, but eager to try, she attended art school for the first time in 2001. Pauline quickly fell in love with the work and the materials, indulging in every medium she could lay her hands on. Over the following years, her art slowly evolved into the nature art we see today, giving expression to her voice as an environmental and creative activist.
The realization that through my art I can portray how beautiful I find the world we live in and my sorrow at the destruction we are causing was a turning point for my art , coupled with the development of micrography which seems to suit my drawing style. I can now create beautiful images that carry a strong message. If those that view these images are moved to make even a small change in their lives I have achieved my goal.
Pauline is an award-winning artist who has appeared repeatedly in the NZ Herald. Her NZ art is held in private collections around New Zealand. She has been accepted 9 times for the Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review.