Quirky Fox is proud to present ‘Animalia’, a brand new exhibition celebrating the animal kingdom in many of its wonderous forms. Starting from September 3rd 2025, visitors to Quirky Fox will be able to explore zoological treasure trove of artworks including oils, acrylic, sculpture and textiles from 16 incredible talents across the industry. Other than the central theme of “animals”, ‘Animalia’ is a masterclass in creativity as artists have been encouraged to explore the animal kingdom in ways that best resonate with them offering an artistic ecosystem that’s just as diverse as the natural world.
‘Animalia’
Exhibition Dates: 3 September 2025 – 10 October 2025
Quirky Fox
162 High Street, Hawera, New Zealand 4610
For more information on the exhibition including viewing and purchasing online please visit Quirky Fox’s website or email them at hello@quirkyfox.co.nz
About Animalia //
Fur, feather or scale.
Domestic or wild.
Endangered or thriving.
How, and in what style, these creatures are represented is up to the individual artist.
Featured artists:
Nicola Reif, Sarah Lee, Ryoko Rio, Brooke Walker, Shelby Clark Glass, Rhea O’Neil, Jane Crisp, Aliza and Her Monsters, Helen Higgins, Cecelia Wilken, Jacqueline Butterworth, Julie Drew, Kima Lenaghan, Oxana Fomina, Emily Yeardon and Kylie Matheson
About Quirky Fox Gallery //
When things got a bit messy in 2012, the owner of Quirky Fox, Vicki, decided to take a risk, quit her job and open her own business. Sick of seeing the same thing in every shop, Quirky Fox set out to showcase something a little bit different. Starting with a mixture of independent artists and commercially produced items, Vicki found working with independent artists more meaningful, rewarding and challenging.
With this in mind, Quirky Fox made the transition from design store to gallery. Showcasing both established and emerging talents, Quirky Fox invites both New Zealand and international artists to be part of its carefully curated range; all international artists are exclusive to the gallery within New Zealand, while New Zealand artists are exclusive to the gallery within the Taranaki region. Quirky Fox aims to provide a home for artists working in new contemporary and representational styles and introduce their works New Zealand and an international audience.
In 2019, Quirky Fox started to offer custom framing to complement the gallery. While taking customer preferences into consideration, the gallery aims to frame in a way that moves away from boring, white, decor-friendly frames towards pieces that enhance the artwork and continue to tell the artist’s story.
In late 2024, Quirky Fox purchased a building which it converted into a custom gallery space. The building was renovated over a two month period, before re-opening in 2025. This space has allowed the gallery to further hone its unique curated style, with a seperate gallery for exhibitions.
Each year the gallery donates to an environmental or mental health charity through its anniversary exhibition. As Quirky Fox continues to evolve and grow, we hope you will join us and our artists on our journey.
