Erin Forsyth
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Artist Erin Forsyth specialises in botanical and wildlife illustration and hand painted murals. Erin’s practice is research and experience based, exploring the relationship between humankind and the natural world with an emphasis on science communication.
The ngahere, forest of Aotearoa is her natural habitat and happy place.
Examples of Erin’s work are held in public and private collections. She is the illustrator of the Department of Conservation’s annual Loder Cup award, a member of the New Zealand Botanical Art Society and has a Diploma in Environment and Sustainability.
Contact: info at erin forsyth dot com
Select Clients:
Predator Free New Zealand, Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust,The Department of Conservation, Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, Blunt Umbrellas, Forest and Bird, Penguin Random House, Puke Ariki Museum, Community Waitakere, Panuku Development, Artweek Auckland, The Royal Society New Zealand, Meridian Energy, Damaged Goods Magazine, 1:12 records, 95bFM, Empire Skate, The New Order Magazine
“Selecting Erin Forsyth to illustrate the poster was a no-brainer. It wasn’t just her skill at capturing the expressions and beauty of animals that impressed us, but her work in the conservation area also resonated with our vision; to protect New Zealand’s native species.”
“Erin Forsyth’s illustrative compositions have a limitless variety of subjects...subjects are treated to a level of draughtsmanship that is as fine as one may find anywhere””
““A dark gem in Auckland’s art scene” ”
