Provinces
12—29 February
New Zealand’s diverse and breathtaking landscapes make it a paradise for photographers. From the rugged coastlines and pristine beaches, to the towering Southern Alps and lush rainforests. Rivers erode, landscapes slowly change, and everything takes part in its own cycle of renewal. The dramatic interplay of light and shadow, coupled with the ever-changing weather conditions, creates an abundance of natural beauty to capture. New Zealand’s landscapes never fail to evoke a sense of wonder and awe.
Spid Pye started taking the family photographs when he was 8 years old because his mum always pressed the shutter so hard the camera dipped and when the photos came back everyone’s heads had been cut off. He put the money from his first after-school job into buying an SLR camera and his career path was set.
Spid was largely self-taught until he arrived in London in 1992 and attended the Drill Hall Art School. When he returned to New Zealand he won a study grant from the Ronald Woolf Memorial Trust, which he used to study graphic and photographic design.
He has that incredible skill of drawing the viewer into his work through design and he has spent years perfecting his craft.
Featured image: Ruataniwha Cliffs
