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Ceara Lile is a fibre-based mixed media artist living in New Zealand's Far North

From an early age, I’ve been captivated by textiles, drawn to their textures and versatility.

 

Today, my work takes the form of abstract, collage-based fiber sketches, where these materials serve as both my medium and my tool. In my process, the fabrics act as paints and brushes, while needles and thread function as pencils and pastels. I create layered backdrops, using these elements to build a rich foundation, then draw over them—playing with color and form to evoke places, emotions, and relationships.

 

At the heart of my work is a deep fascination with the human experience, particularly the ways in which we seek belonging, both in physical spaces and within society. Through abstraction, I reduce places and concepts to simple curves and ambiguous shapes, inviting the viewer into a dialogue. I want my work to feel open-ended, allowing the viewer to become a co-author of the narrative and explore their own relationship with the landscapes and ideas I depict.

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I’m drawn to the graphic simplicity of tally charts, codes and Roman numerals, often incorporating numeric notations as a signature finish. In my landscapes, I frequently represent locations through postcodes, using them not only as geographic identifiers but as markers of time, memory, and meaning. These numeric elements serve as both code and communication—an invitation to decode and engage with the work on a deeper level.

Galleries

Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum on Art And History

Greytown Art Gallery

Education 

1998

2004

2011

BA Fashion Technology, Auckland University of Technology

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary), University of Auckland

Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology), Victoria University of Wellington

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