For enquiries, commissions, or just to say hello, please email me.
Hello, so lovely to meet you. My name is Lydia [lyds], and I am a multidisciplinary artist who is interested in connection with people and public spaces through art.
For enquiries, commissions, or just to say hello, please email me.
Originally from Doire Derry in Tuaisceart Éireann Northern Ireland, this Derry Girl now finds herself in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. Influenced by my surroundings, I draw inspiration from the everyday objects and activities that shape our lives, creating stories that celebrate the beauty in the ordinary. I love to capture these in photographic media and playful illustrations.
Selected Public Artworks
2024...... Sparklehorse Mural on Hardy Street // Whatakū Nelson, NZ
2024...... Dreamcloud Workshop / Nelson Arts Festival // Whatakū Nelson, NZ
2024...... Flux Stage Mural / Two Minds Festival // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2024...... Pioneers Playground Mural / Pioneer Recreation Centre // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2023......Cheeky Cola / Southwark Street // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2023..... ‘Spotlight - Urban Art Projections’ Watch this Space & ChristchurchNZ // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2023...... QB Bloom Fields Mural // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2023......Bloom Bench / Southwark Street // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2022......Monstera and Men // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2021...... "Bloom" Mural / BOXed Quarter // Christchurch, NZ
2021...... "Bloom" Mural / ClubHouse Creative // Christchurch, NZ
Group Exhibitions
2024...... Get Zapped // Motueka, NZ
2024...... Art for Palestine // Lyttelton, NZ
2024...... Stoked, Duke Festival of Surf // New Brighton, NZ
2023...... Little Street Art Festival // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2023...... Stoked, Duke Festival of Surf // New Brighton, NZ
2023...... Shift : Urban Art Takeover / Canterbury Museum // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2022...... "one more More the Show" Exhibition. / ClubHouse Creative, Christchurch, NZ
2022...... "SlapCity The Show" Exhibition. / Christchurch, NZ
2021...... "Even More The Show" Exhibition / ClubHouse Creative //Christchurch, NZ
2021...... "PB n Jam The Show" Art & Music Event / Flux, Boxed Quarter // Christchurch, NZ
2021...... "More The Show" Exhibition / Boxed Quarter // Christchurch, NZ
2021...... "Art Walls" Exhibition / The Welder // Christchurch, NZ
2013...... "City Of Culture" Exhibition / Pump Street // Londonderry, UK
2013...... "Dot To Dot Show" Exhibition / The Rag Factory // London, UK
2013...... "D & AD New Blood" Exhibition // London, UK
2013...... "The Summer Show" / The Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth, UK
2013...... "MADE IN CITY" / Pump Street // Londonderry, UK
2013...... "Phony Record" Exhibition. / The Winchester // Bournemouth, UK
2013...... "Halftone" Exhibition. /Open Space Gallery // Bournemouth, UK
2013...... “Print Is Not Dead, Long Live Print” exhibition. / The Print Rooms // Bournemouth, UK
2013...... SILENT AUCTION exhibition and sale. / The Arts University Bournemouth, UK
2013...... “NAKED” Exhibition. / Open Space Gallery // Bournemouth, UK
2013...... Live Art Night Copacabana. / Lola lo // Bournemouth, UK
2013...... “Art Corner” exhibition and sale. / iBoardsports // Bournemouth, UK
2013...... Legenderry Warehouse Shop // Londonderry, UK
2012...... BESPOKE TROPIX AUCB illustration. / Café Boscanova // Bournemouth, UK
2012...... SILENT AUCTION exhibition and sale. / The Arts University College Bournemouth // UK
2012...... BESPOKE EQUINOX AUCB illustration. / Café Boscanova // Bournemouth, UK
2012...... Royal Jam exhibition and sale. / Sherbert Lounge // UK
2012...... Environment Week Exhibition. / The Arts University College // Bournemouth, UK
2012..... Second Year Illustration Exhibition / The Moon Tree Gallery // Boscombe, Bournemouth, UK
2011...... BESPOKE CHRISTMAS AUCB illustration / Café Boscanova // Bournemouth, UK
2011......WISH YOU WERE HERE Postcard Exhibition / Branksome Dene Chine // Poole, UK
Selected Freelance Design
2023......Monstera and Men // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2023...... Good Vibes Mākete //Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2023...... Flux Bar // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2022...... "The Paste-Up Project" Watch This Space // Christchurch, NZ
2022......Full Time Tart // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2022......Rolling Meadows Festival // Waipara, NZ
Press & Publications
2023...... Avenues, September // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2022......The Funk // Ōtepoti Dunedin, NZ
2013...... Glastonbury Festival // UK
2013...... The Paper & Apparel Print Club // UK
2013...... Bournemouth Daily Echo // UK
2013...... Design Week // UK
2013...... Times Higher Education // UK
2013...... Dog Ear // UK
2013...... The Bookery Cook // UK
Grants & Residencies
2024...... Get Zapped! The Zappekin Artist Residency // Motueke, NZ
2023...... Toi Ōtautahi Incubator Programme for Urban Street Art // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2023...... Ōtautahi Boosted Campaign for Ōtautahi Urban Garden // Ōtautahi Christchruch, NZ
Education
2023..... The LinC (Leaders in Communities) Incubator // NZ
2023...... Registered Yoga Teacher, YogaRenew // NZ
2013..... BA (Hons) Illustration, Arts University Bournemouth // UK
2010..... Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, North West Regional College // UK
Relavent Work Experience
2025...... Programme Coordinator & Artist Liaison, Nelson Arts Festival // Whakatū, NZ
2025...... Administrator, WORD Christchurch Festival & Events // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2025...... Weekend Gallery Supervisor, The Physics Room Contemporary Art Space // Ōtautahi Christchurch, NZ
2024...... Programme Coordinator, Nelson Arts Festival // Whakatū, NZ
2022 - 24...... Board Member, Watch this Space Charitable Trust //Ōtautahi, NZ
2023 - 24...... Director, Life in Vacant Spaces // Ōtautahi, NZ
2021 - 23...... Project Manager, Life in Vacant Spaces // Ōtautahi, NZ
2020 - 21...... Operations Assistant, Against the Grain Screenprint & Design // Ōtautahi, NZ
2013...... Screenprinter Internship, Print Club London // London, UK
2012...... Screenprinter Internship, I Dress Myself Screenprinting // Frome, UK