Pauline Allomes

Whanganui local, Pauline Allomes is an award-winning artist who captures the beauty of nature and conveys environmental messages through micrography works and nature based acrylic paintings.

I have a deep love and respect for our beautiful country and in times of stress find the beauty around me has a calming and healing effect.

The effect man has had on this beauty I find disturbing. We are the only species on this wonderful world of ours that does not complete the circle of life, sure we go back to the earth, but while we are here we consume nature's resources and when we leave, we leave behind a myriad of possessions that pollute the earth. 

We have a duty of care to protect the environment for future generations. 

Art was a late discovery for Pauline, who attended art school for the first time in 2001, not even knowing if she could draw. Pauline fell in love with the wonderful materials, and indulged in every medium she could lay her hands on, and slowly over the last few years her art has evolved. 

The realization that through my art I can portray how beautiful I find the world we live in and my sorrow at the destruction we are causing was a turning point for my art , coupled with the development of micrography which seems to suit my drawing style, I can now create beautiful images that carry a strong message. If those that view these images are moved to make even a small change in their lives I have achieved my goal.

Awards

Highly commended 'Waimarino art awards’ 2015

Peoples Choice awards 'Lysart exhibition’ Hawera 2016

People's choice award 'Waimarino art awards’ 2017

People choice awards  'Waimarino art awards’ 2023

Best Entry 'Waimarino art awards’ 2023

Accepted for the ‘Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review' at the Sarjeant Gallery in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023