Rhys Coker Art
Their Story
Rhys Coker's artistic journey spans over 20 years, rooted in a profound love for nature nurtured during his upbringing in New Zealand. He divides his time between the picturesque landscapes of Queenstown, New Zealand, and Lennox Head, NSW, Australia, a lifestyle he shares with his wife, Alison. His…
What They Make
Rhys Coker Art offers a diverse range of handcrafted pieces, primarily in copper and various metals. Copper Artworks include individually hand-beaten, antiqued, and sealed copper motifs, available framed and unframed, each carrying specific meanings such as Girl/Mother, Heart/Love, Boy/Father, Flower/Friendship, Koru/Harmony, Nature/Strength, Prosperity, Mountains, Footprints, Turtle/Longevity, Whale Tail/Journey, and Fish/Goodluck. Other copper pieces include the Copper Puka Leaf and Copper Feather - Patina Green. Metal Sculptures include a range of metal bird silhouettes crafted from premium 11 Gauge Corten Steel (Fantail + Chick, Bat, Robin, Tui, Kereru, Ruru/Morepork, Fantail, Penguin, Swallow, Humming Bird, Kingfisher) and larger marine-grade steel sculptures (Wind Blown Tree, Pohutukawa Tree, Salmon, Crayfish, Seahorse) designed for both indoor and outdoor settings. Many pieces incorporate resin for added texture and dimension, and some older works also feature natural New Zealand Limestone.
How to Get Their Products
Customers can receive products via shipping, with free postage offered within New Zealand and Australia for some items, and free postage within New Zealand only for larger items. Artworks are also available for purchase at physical retail locations, including multiple Gecko In The Village stores across Auckland, New Zealand, and Hokitika Craft Gallery (25 Tancred Street, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand). For specific pieces or commissions, customers can contact Rhys Coker directly via email to inquire about availability.