Shann Whitaker is a New Zealand artist creating original abstract artworks that represent geographical or metaphysical moments in his life. Shann uses plaster, wood and acrylic techniques to create large, heavily textural contemporary artworks. He currently exhibits throughout NZ and is open to both commercial and private commission artwork projects.
LATEST WORK 2025
AND THEN WHAT
AND THEN WHAT ?
Latest Arrwork in 2025 is called AND THEN WHAT. A frequent quote from my 5 year old who is always thinking about 30min into the future. I keep telling him to stay in the present but he is always thinking one step ahead. Got me thinking about my life, our lives, our world. AND THEN WHAT is a question that should be asked more frequently to the powers to be. So many decisions these days seem to be made as knee jerk reaction out of fear or to please the masses. Don't you think this question should be asked more regularly?
'My Postcode Is Not A Virus'
'My Postcode is Not A Virus' explores the 'scourge' and spread of the Aucklander.
As a born and bred West Aucklander, it has always amused me how Aucklanders are treated and perceived. From living in London to moving to Mangawhai, there is a backlash towards Aucklanders, a fear that we may spread and envelope New Zealand like a disease. Enter Covid 19 and the NZ housing crisis. A migration of Aucklanders are now spreading across the country looking for cheaper housing and better lifestyles. Why are people so afraid?.
