Anna Leyland is a contemporary New Zealand artist. Utilising pattern making and symbolism, her works invoke conversations relating to the celebration of diversity and multiculturalism within Aotearoa.
Anna’s work features in many Galleries throughout New Zealand and in private collections across the world. Most recently she has made a return to her portraiture works and is exploring combining these with her signature patterns and florals to create a whole new series.
Anna’s works are directly influenced by the multicultural heritage of Anna and her son; Fijian, Wallisian, Futunaan, Scottish, Hungarian, English and Kiwi.
“I have taken personal symbols and patterns from these different cultures and developed into my own, which then tell my story. My works are culturally diverse and inherently attract a diverse audience…”
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