Why Auckland artist Evan Woodruffe (literally) paints the shirt off his back with colour, texture and whimsy

This Auckland artist’s joyous art is an antidote to melancholy. It’s a prescription he’s taking to the world. Words: Nicola Martin  Photos: Tessa Chrisp Evan Woodruffe says he has an existential compulsion to create art. The Auckland painter’s giant works are an extension of himself. He uses colour, lines, form and even the shirt off … Continue reading Why Auckland artist Evan Woodruffe (literally) paints the shirt off his back with colour, texture and whimsy