ABOUT US
We are Alan and Ellen Hodgetts, husband and wife, and multimedia artist sweethearts! SweetArts is the name under which we collaborate on various creative projects. We work from our art and music studios at our home on the Kapiti Coast. If you enjoy what you see and would like to get in touch, email us at sweetarts@xtra.co.nz
Alan also produces music under the alias, Manzo. You can find out more at his website www.manzo.co.nz
You can see more of Ellen's artwork at her website www.ellenhodgetts.com
You can buy Ellen's eco print scarves at her Felt New Zealand shop - www.sweetarts.felt.co.nz
OUR ARTISTIC VALUES
Not art snobs!
We take our art seriously - but not ourselves. Clients, visitors to our exhibitions, friends and business associates appreciate our accessible and non-elitist approach to art. We are both practising artist members of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts and exhibit regularly in the Wellington region.
Supporting the rights of NZ artists
SweetArts strongly supports the rights of New Zealand Artists in protecting their creations and livelihoods. All of the content displayed on this website is subject to rights conferred under the Copyright Act 1994, Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008 and the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Act 2011. SweetArts is registered under trade mark No 855468 with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand in respect of various goods and services.
STUDIO EVENTS
Find something you love
Our studio is open for specific exhibitions during the year, as well as by appointment at other times. Do get in touch if you would like to visit us, or see below for current events.
Ellen will be exhibiting some of her wire artwork at the Otaki 2021 Festival of Pots and Garden Art from 22 - 27 January 2021, at 'Anam Cara', 150 Rangiuru Road, Otaki, Kapiti Coast
OUR CREATIONS
A selection of our projects
ITALIAN STUDIES
Alan and Ellen Hodgetts
We visited Italy in 2015 and 2019 to undertake art studies. Painting rapidly, 'en plein air' to complete sketches in various media, including oil, pencil, ink and watercolour. We have a series of works available in our studio to view and purchase.
CHARCOAL
Alan Hodgetts
This is a large scale, two metre wide, charcoal on paper called 'MethChef 2 - Masterclass'. A statement on modern reality tv shows, and the disturbing growth of the meth industry in New Zealand.
ABSTRACT
Ellen Hodgetts
Ellen creates large, colourful abstracts in various media. This is 'City Lights', using fluid acrylics on paper. Framed in non-reflective glass to provide beautiful clarity of colour and light.
GET IN TOUCH
Call us to make an appointment to visit, or check out upcoming events on this website and our facebook page.
021 0434224 (Alan) or 021 440320 (Ellen)
