05/05/2026
INTRODUCING > Dawn Conn
We are delighted to welcome Dawn Conn to Artbay Gallery.
A contemporary sculptor, Dawn is known for her emotive bronze and resin figures that capture the essence of memory, movement and human connection. Her work holds quiet, intimate moments, gestures, pauses and fragments of lived experience, inviting viewers into a space of reflection, nostalgia and presence.
Born and raised on a rural New Zealand farm, Dawn’s early life was shaped by nature, openness and the rhythm of everyday moments. After many years working in other fields and raising a family, she rediscovered her creative voice during a sculpture retreat, a pivotal moment that led her toward a deeply intuitive sculptural practice.
She later undertook formal study, including at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, where she refined a distinctive sculptural language. Her figures are characterised by expressive posture, textured surfaces and a sense of captured movement, each piece holding a story felt as much as seen.
Dawn’s work has received international recognition, including selection for Sculpture by the Sea Bondi in 2025, alongside multiple gold awards at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and a feature on Home Is Where the Art Is. Recently featured on Seven Sharp, Dawn is also preparing for the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London alongside New Zealand garden designer Siobhan Keating, with their collaborative garden *Under Southern Skies* bringing together sculpture, landscape and storytelling on an international stage. Her sculptures are now held in collections across New Zealand and internationally.
If you’d like to learn more about Dawn’s work, get in touch with the gallery team 📩 [email protected]
