Merrilyn Jaquiery

Merrilyn Jaquiery - Artist

Merrilyn Jaquiery

Merrilyn Jaquiery, infuses a rare beauty into her art and her use of colour is not only sensitive but truly inspiring. Her attention to detail is precise, without losing creative flair which distinguishes her work.

Born in New Zealand, Merrilyn is internationally recognised as being among the top wildlife artists in the world.

In 1981 Merrilyn was commissioned by World Wildlife Fund New Zealand to paint the endangered ground parrot Kakapo for His Royal Highness Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Merrilyn was appointed the first honorary Life Member of World Wildlife Fund New Zealand in October 1985 in recognition for her outstanding contribution and support to the cause of conservation.

Her originals are keenly sought after in the United States from where she has received numerous commissions from leading art collectors.

"No form of art should ever be imprisoned by man's interpretation of what art should be, for art is the very essence of ones freedom of expression.." Merrilyn Jaquiery 2013

International Exhibitions

1986 Bateman selects.Nicolayson Art Museum (NIC), Casper, USA

1986 NZ in Washington. The Art Society of the International Monetary Fund

1984 Windows on the West. Wilcox Gallery, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA

Commissions

1981 Wildlife Fund NZ. Kakapo and Chick. Presented to HRH Prince Phillip Duke of Edinburgh

1983 Wildlife Fund NZ. The Black Robin Collection

1883 Taupo Council Thinking' of a GoofDays Fishing' . Presented to US Ambassador Munro Browne & Governor Deukmejian representing the people of California

1988 Allen Calendars. Merrilyn Jaquiery Collection. Limited edition Black Robin series

Appointments

1985 First appointed Life Member of Worldlife Fund NZ

Finalist of International Book awards (U.S.) for "The Beautiful Gifting of Art" paintings and drawings by Merrilyn Jaquiery