About Shane
Shane Walker is a multi-disciplined artist who has been freelancing full-time since 2016. Shane grew up in the small NZ coastal town of Waihi Beach and now resides in Otago. Shane draws inspiration from his surroundings; landscapes, interests, people and culture, he is passionate about creating striking, custom artworks that bring life and personality to any space.
He balances a dedicated studio practice with painting murals throughout the country. Shane has worked with a large number of clients including; businesses, councils, schools and community groups. Collaborating on ideas and creating visual statements to reflect the client’s desired outcome. He has worked with a number of schools with the creative in schools initiative, mentoring and working alongside students to create large scale works of art.
You can find murals by Shane throughout New Zealand and internationally and his artworks adorning the walls of many households and art galleries.
Client’s include: Chorus, Snow Machine, NZFT, Future Bars, Tect, WBOPDC, Puzzling World, Tauranga City Council, Rotorua Council, Epro Ltd, Keep NZ Beautiful, Open Air Art and many small businesses.
Please fill out the contact form if you would like to enquire about future projects.
Acomplishments
2024 Solo exhibition at Cardrona Distillery
2024 Solo exhibition at Eyes On Fire gallery
2023 South Sea Spray Winton, Street art Festival
2023 Blind Low Vision, Paws for Purpose fundraiser artist
2023 Red Bull Doodle finalist NZ
2022 South Sea Spray Waihōpai/Invercargill Street art Festival
2022 2-Dimensional Merit Award, Wanaka Art Exhibition
2022 Peoples Choice Award, New Zealand Mural Fest
2021 South Sea Spray Bluff, Street art Festival
2020 Street Prints Mauao, Street art Festival
2019 Finalist for the New Zealand Mural Fest
2019 First Place Winner of the Sheffield Mural Fest
2018 Big Hoot Kids Can Fundraiser Artist
2017 Miles Art Award Finalist
2017 Rotorua Mural Symposium Finalist
2017 Peoples Choice Award New Zealand Mural Fest
2015 Adam Portraiture Award Finalist
2015 Supreme Award and Peoples Choice Award New Zealand Mural Festival
