Thomas Paster - Friends Visiting Artist
Thomas Paster - Friends Visiting Artist
Austrian painter and illustrator Thomas Paster - 2026 Friends of the Botanic Gardens artist in residence.
Fascinated by the unique light of Aotearoa, Paster will use his time at the Gardens to explore two key themes: the dramatic interplay of light and shadow in the native bush, and the intricate play of light on the surfaces of leaves. His work seeks to capture the very essence of our native plants.
Meet the Artist: Thomas will be working in the visitor centre gallery and will be available to chat with visitors every Tuesday to Thursday. He will also host a series of public workshops—details to be announced.
