Greg Chichester is an emerging contemporary artist from Auckland, New Zealand. His oil on canvas NZ landscape paintings and NZ beach art portray stunning summer scenes from some of Aotearoa’s most iconic locations, from Hot Water Beach down to Central Otago.
I like to paint pictures that are pleasant to the eye with defined tonal values and light play.
Influenced by painters such as Lucian Freud, John Singer-Sargeant, Diego Velazquez and Joaquin Sorolla, Greg’s subject matter ranges from landscapes through to still-life and portrait studies. An avid surfer, kayaker, and cyclist, Greg has intimate knowledge of the New Zealand countryside and coastlines and brings an experienced eye to his artwork.
Greg has been perfecting his craft for several years. He paints exclusively in oils and is currently in his third year at the Matthew Browne School of Art in Auckland City.
Art by the River is a contemporary Whanganui fine art gallery, opened in December 2024. The gallery features a mix of emerging and established New Zealand artists, alongside an exclusive fine art Collectables selection of New Zealand fine art prints. As an art dealer and collector, we include rare and sought-after artworks by internationally recognised artists such as Gretchen Albrecht, Banksy, Damien Hirst, Ralph Hotere and Andy Warhol. We are committed to supporting NZ artists through a regular art exhibition in-house, connecting both NZ and international art collectors with meaningful artwork, and contributing to Whanganui’s vibrant cultural landscape.
