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IHC Art Awards 2026 Artist Spotlight

Olivia Whynn – Textile and Mixed Media Artist

We are delighted to celebrate Olivia Whynn, whose artwork has been entered into the IHC Art Awards 2026.

Olivia is a creative artist with a passion for textile and fabric arts. Known for her love of vibrant colour, she enjoys exploring texture, pattern, and design through her work. Her artistic practice reflects a strong appreciation for creativity, craftsmanship, and self-expression.

More recently, Olivia has expanded her practice into painting and other mediums, embracing new opportunities to experiment and grow as an artist. Through her work, she continues to explore new ideas while bringing warmth, colour, and imagination to everything she creates.

We are incredibly proud to support Olivia and wish her every success in this year's awards.

✨ 25 Artists. 25 Stories. One Extraordinary Community.

HC Art Awards 2026 Artist Spotlight

Olivia Allan – Mixed Media Artist

We are delighted to celebrate Olivia Allan, whose artwork has been entered into the IHC Art Awards 2026.

Olivia is an artist with a particular love for animals, especially dogs, which often inspire her creative work. She enjoys exploring a wide range of artistic mediums, including watercolour painting, lino cutting, and photography. Her work reflects both her affection for animals and her enthusiasm for creative exploration.

Always keen to try new techniques and approaches, Olivia’s artistic practice is driven by curiosity and a love of learning. Through her artwork, she captures the subjects that bring her joy while continuing to develop her skills across a variety of art forms.

We are incredibly proud to support Olivia and wish her every success in this year's awards.

✨ 25 Artists. 25 Stories. One Extraordinary Community.

My first week at Hells Pizza was amazing! Great environment and great people. Hayley also got the opportunity to make her own pizza - and be involved from start to finish making the dough which was a ‘first’ for an A Support Life intern, incredible progress Hayley for only day two at work.

Ruth’s pigeon photo focusing on how the photography group can zoom in to objects and enhance the details in the photographs

Ruth said i love photography and I’m interested in birds for the Ihc photography

Reuben chose to do lilo and stitch silhouette as it’s his favourite movie and tv series he said he really enjoyed the texture of the art 🎨☀️

IHC Art Awards 2026 Artist Spotlight

Neala O'Brien – Mixed Media Artist

We are delighted to celebrate Neala O'Brien, whose artwork has been entered into the IHC Art Awards 2026.

Neala is an artist from Te Atatū South who enjoys exploring her creativity through a variety of artistic mediums. She has a particular interest in watercolour painting and ceramics, where she enjoys experimenting with colour, texture, and form. Her work reflects a love of creativity, curiosity, and personal expression.

Always open to trying new techniques and materials, Neala approaches her art with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Through her creative practice, she enjoys discovering new ways to bring ideas to life while continuing to develop her artistic skills and confidence.

We are incredibly proud to support Neala and wish her every success in this year's awards.

✨ 25 Artists. 25 Stories. One Extraordinary Community.

Olivia W screen printing of brown dog - an awesome mix of abstract and pop art coming together

Olivia said she chose the colour brown and black as that is the colour of her dog 🐶

Some in progress images of Finleys art pieces featuring his linocut of the sky tower and his drawings!

Finley says they are climbing it! ⭐️