Carina Sim-Smith – Satellite Exhibition at B:Hive Smales Farm

Exhibition Information

Carina Sim-Smith – Satellite Exhibition at B:Hive Smales Farm

Tues 6th May – Mon 2nd June

Carina Sim-Smith is an Auckland-based artist who captures the breathtaking landscapes of Aotearoa in oil and acrylic. Her paintings are inspired by the places she has explored—particularly the views revealed at the end of a rewarding hike. Her work invites the viewer to experience that awe-inspiring moment when the effort of the climb is met with an expansive, light-filled vista. 

With a background as a marine biologist, Carina has spent much of her life immersed in the natural world, deepening her connection to the land and sea. Her paintings reflect this intimate relationship with nature, celebrating New Zealand’s unique terrain and its role as a place of retreat and renewal. She is particularly drawn to capturing dynamic compositions that lead the eye into the distance, as well as the shifting effects of light on the landscape. 

Carina has honed her technique through years of self-teaching and masterclasses with established New Zealand painters. Her contemporary realist style balances detail with atmosphere, evoking both the grandeur and tranquility of the wilderness. 

Location: Foyer of B:Hive Smales Farm, 74 Taharoto Rd, Takapuna