Pauline Gough is a New Zealand, self-taught artist and has been painting
and exhibiting prolifically since 2010.

Her painterly artworks are largely painted alla prima in a deliberate attempt
to keep the art lively and not overworked. With energetic brushwork,
deliberate texture and mark making, Pauline’s bold works are nostalgic and
instantly recognisable.

Pauline’s rural upbringing and marriage to a farmer has shaped the themes
and textures of her work, with the rustic charm and rugged beauty of New
Zealand remaining central to her artistic voice.

Pauline’s works are held in private collections in NZ and around the world.
Pauline was the official artist for Tour of New Zealand 2015, 2017 and
2019. This entailed painting 2 cyclist themed paintings a day for 7 days,
while traveling the length of the North Island. All her paintings were
auctioned and sold for charity at the end of the race.

ARTIST STATEMENT
I love to throw paint around, with no fixed idea of where it will take me. The
magic is in being intuitive and brave and not thinking too much. I like
exploring different mediums and ideas. This way I keep my work fresh and
not too predictable. In this world of AI images, I’m motivated to create
something original and beautiful with my own hands, plus it’s important to
me, I’m having fun. Hopefully this shows through in my art.

*Please Note: The artwork displayed on this page is an example of this artists portfolio in the OBV Gallery.