Curriculum Vitae

Born 1974.

Lives and works in New Plymouth, New Zealand.

Working full-time as an artist since 1998, Paul Maseyk makes highly

decorated, complex ceramic work and paintings. 

His work is held in many public art galleries around New Zealand and

internationally.

Solo Exhibitions:

- A man needs a vice. Page Galleries. Wellington, New Zealand. 2023.

- MeMeMe. Page Galleries. Wellington, New Zealand. 2021.

- Out of this world. Page Galleries. Wellington, New Zealand. 2020.

- Paul Maseyk: Potter_Painter. Nadene Milne Gallery. Christchurch, New

Zealand. 2018.

- Exposed. Avid Gallery. Wellington, New Zealand. 2017.

- Commando Maseyk and the Toolheads. Masterworks Gallery. Auckland,

New Zealand.  

  2015.

- A chequered past and a colourful history. Avid Gallery. Wellington, New

Zealand 2014.

- One Pot Wonder. Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Dunedin, New Zealand.

2014.

- Paul Maseyk - Naked. Avid Gallery. Wellington, New Zealand. 2012.

- Paul Maseyk - New Work. Masterworks Gallery. Auckland, New

Zealand. 2011.

- Paul Maseyk - Ceramics and Drawings. Draw Inc. Hamilton, New

Zealand. 2011.

- Ahead of myself. Avid Gallery. Wellington, New Zealand. 2010.

- Paul Maseyk - New work. Masterworks Gallery. Auckland, New

Zealand. 2009.

- Paul Maseyk - New work. Evan Hughes Gallery. Sydney, Australia. 2009.

- Paul Maseyk - American work. Masterworks Gallery. Auckland, New

Zealand. 2008.

- Paul Maseyk Exit Show. Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts.

Helena, Montana.

  United States of America.  2008

- Alter-ego(s). Masterworks Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand. 2007.

- Start spreading the news…Masterworks Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand.

October, 2006.

- It's all Greek to me. Avid Gallery. Wellington, New Zealand. February

2006.

- Anonymous amongst millions. Milford Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand.

2005.

- Paul Maseyk - Driving Creek residency ceramics. Masterworks Gallery, 

  Auckland, New Zealand. 2004.

- Paul Maseyk - New work. Avid Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand.

2004.

- Pegs. Start Gallery. Wellington, New Zealand. 2003

Group Exhibitions:

- Unhinged. Dowse Art Museum. Lower Hutt, New Zealand. 2023.

- Corner Dairy. Sarjeant Art Gallery. Whanganui, New Zealand. 2020.

- State of play II. The Vivian. Matakana, New Zealand. 2017.

- Spring Catalogue. Milford Galleries Queenstown. Queenstown, New

Zealand. 2017.

- The Review. Milford Galleries Queenstown. Queenstown, New Zealand.

2017.

- Studio 18-D. Milford Galleries Dunedin. Dunedin, New Zealand. 2017.

- New Works. Milford Galleries Dunedin. Dunedin, New Zealand. 2017.

- Show and tell. Milford Galleries Dunedin. Dunedin, New Zealand. 2017.

- Happy days - Paul Maseyk and Peter Ireland. Kina Gallery. New

Plymouth, New Zealand. 2017.

- Five. The Vivian. Matakana, New Zealand. 2014.

- A friend in deed. Waikato Museum. Hamilton, New Zealand. 2014.

- National Contemporary Art Award. Waikato Museum. Hamilton, New

Zealand. 2014.

- Fetish. Rayner Brothers Gallery. Wanganui, New Zealand. 2014.

- The Obstinate Object: Contemporary New Zealand Sculpture. Wellington

City Gallery.

  Wellington, New Zealand. 2012.

- Summer: sky above, earth below. The Sculpture Park. Hamilton, New

Zealand. 2011.

- Looksee. Small Works Gallery. Brisbane, Australia. 2011.

- Men of clay. Rayner Brothers Gallery. Wanganui, New Zealand. 2011.

- Two potters, two glass artists and a man with a pencil. Quay Gallery,

Wanganui Information

  Centre. Wanganui, New Zealand. 2011.

- Calender Girls. Rayner Brothers Gallery. Wanganui, New Zealand.

2010.

- Jugs. Piece Gallery. Matakana, New Zealand. 2010.

- The Mahurangi Group. Matakana, New Zealand. 2010.

- Border crossing. Lysaght Watt Gallery. Hawera, New Zealand. 2010.

- Raising Boys. Hawkes Bay Museum and Art Gallery. Napier, New

Zealand. 2008.

- Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts. National Council for

Education in the Ceramic

  Arts (NCECA) Exhibition. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. United States of

America. 2008.

- Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts residents exhibition. Kolva-

Sullivan Gallery.

  Spokane, Washington, United States of America. 2007.

- Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts touring show of China. 

Jingdezhen Ceramics

  Exposition, China. 2007.    

- Summer Exhibition. Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts. Helena, 

Montana. United

  States of America. 2007.

- The Faux. Objectspace Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand. 2007

- Norsewear Art Award. Hastings, New Zealand. 2006, 2007.

- Portage Ceramics Awards. Lopdell House Gallery. Auckland, New

Zealand. 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006.

- Waikato National Art Award. Waikato Museum. Hamilton, New Zealand.

2005,2006.

- Shapeshifter. Frederick Wallace House. Lower Hutt, New Zealand. 2006.

- The Long White Book - un regard sur la Nouvelle Zelande. Gallerie

Sentou. 26 Boulevard Raspail. Paris, France. 2006.

- Twelve. Masterworks Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand. 2005.

- Homework. Avid Gallery. Wellington, New Zealand. 2005.

- Waiheke Ceramics Award - National Award for innovation in ceramics. 

Waiheke Gallery. Waiheke Island, New Zealand. 2004, 2005.

- Beyond Bombay - A survey of applied art practice. Masterworks Gallery. 

Auckland, New Zealand. 2005.

- Dowse Art Museum - Exhibition and Auction. Lower Hutt, New Zealand.

2004.

- New Zealand Trade and Enterprise - Bombay Sapphire Design Room. 

New Zealand fashion week. Auckland, New Zealand. 2004.

- Wallace Art Award. Auckland, New Zealand. 2003, 2004.

- Partridge in a pear tree. Masterworks Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand.

2003.

- Tea for two. Masterworks Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand. 2003.

- Of Heralds and Harbingers. Lopdell House Gallery. Auckland, New

Zealand. 2002.

Commissions: 

- Six new works commissioned for Dunedin Public Art Gallery as part of the

“One Pot Wonder" survey exhibition. 2014.

- Work commission for Auckland Art Fair as a representative of

Masterworks Gallery. Auckland, New Zealand. 2007, 2009, 2011,

2016.

- Creative Places Awards. Ten trophies as awards for arts initiatives within 

   public bodies and city councils. Commissioned for Creative New

Zealand through Masterworks Gallery. 2005.

Awards/Grants:

- Merit Award. Portage Ceramic Award 2015.

- Norsewear Art Award. Merit Prize. $5000. 2006.

- New work proposal. Creative New Zealand. 2014. $17100.

- Creative and Professional Development. Creative New Zealand. 2008.

$7800.

- New Work Proposal. Creative New Zealand, 2006. $9200.

- New Work Proposal. Creative New Zealand, 2004. $4000.

- Business Enterprise Grant. 2002. $6500

Residencies:

- Medalta International Artist Residency. Medicine Hat, Canada. 2010.                                         

- Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts. Helena, Montana, United

States of America. 2007/2008.

- Paul, Ross and a woodfired kiln. Collaboration with Ross Mitchell-Anyon

at his studio. 2006. (Creative New Zealand funded).

- Driving Creek Pottery and Railway. Collaboration with Barry Brickell

O.B.E. 2004. (Creative New Zealand funded).

Public Collections:

- The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Wellington, New

Zealand.

- Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Dunedin, New Zealand.

- Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga O Waikato. Hamilton, New

Zealand.

- The Dowse Art Museum. Lower Hutt, New Zealand. 

- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. New Plymouth, New Zealand.

- Auckland War Memorial Museum. Auckland, New Zealand. 

- Otago museum. Dunedin, New Zealand.

- Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua. Wanganui, New Zealand.

- Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History. Palmerston North, New

Zealand.

- James Wallace Arts Trust collection. Auckland, New Zealand.

-  Museum of Fine Arts. Houston, Texas.  United States of America.

- Garth Clark/Mark del Vecchio Cup Collection. San Angelo Museum of

Art. San Angelo, Texas. United States of America.

- Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts. Helena, Montana. United

States of America.

- Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History. Palmerston North, New

Zealand.

 - Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics. Whanganui, New Zealand.