About Craig Ellis

Born in Aotearoa New Zealand, Craig Ellis is an multi disciplined artist/designer/teacher who studied furniture design at Unitec, Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.                                                       

Craig's art challenges fixed perspectives and mindsets, political and environmental concerns. His personal storytelling blended with powerful visuals provide cutting messages. 

Current Artwork Series 2026 "Tūru" - critically examines current political stances aimed at diminishing te reo Māori usage across pre-school and primary education.                     

Resent 3-D fibreglass sculptures challenges our attitude towards food and diets, animals, farming methods and our ever changing climate. 

Previous work in paint tells of a traumatic brain injury sustained from a scooter accident on Richmond Road, Auckland in 2007. Unable to concentrate for long periods of time Craig started painting as a therapeutic tool. Craig’s paintings and screenprints captured the essence of his recovery and rehabilitation, telling a powerful story of frustration, despair, acceptance, hope and happiness.

Other artistic endeavours include film making, photography, street art and furniture design. Craig’s artwork is held in private collections in New Zealand and Europe.

Contact craig@craigellis.co.nz