'The way I paint is closely tied to how I view the world, who I am, and where I find myself in life at this moment.' Santie
Santie Cronje's artistic approach combines sensation, emotion and introspection. Her work explores the dynamic nature of life, shaped by complex influences, memories and the present moment.
Her creative journey started in high school, driven by a natural passion for art. She pursued this passion at the University of Pretoria, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1994. After traveling to Europe, she returned to South Africa and later embarked on a transformative sailing voyage that brought her to New Zealand in 1999.
Now based in Tirau, Santie draws inspiration from her scenic surroundings, memories and personal experiences. Her artwork has been showcased in galleries since 2008, and she established her own gallery in 2018. Santie's art has been featured in publications, including 'New Zealand Gallery' and '101 Contemporary Waikato Artists' by Peter Dornauf, with her pieces held in private collections worldwide.
Santie Cronje Studio
Exhibition History 2016 - 24
2025
▪︎Birthday Show 'Metamorphosis' June at Deciduus Gallery Taupo.
2024
▪︎Duo Show 'In Good Company' with Diane Parker at Deciduus Gallery, Taupo. ▪︎Groupshow 'Ten' - The Mandarin Tree. ▪︎Groupshow 'Journeyscapes' at Kina NZ Design and Art, New Plymouth. ▪︎Groupshow 'Thirty' The Framing Workshop Hamilton. ▪︎Solo Show 'Finding Form' Deciduus Gallery Taupo. ▪︎Groupshow 'Elemental' Deciduus Gallery Taupo.
2023
▪︎Solo Show Evoke' with an opening at Sakura Sanctuary, Cambridge.
2022
▪︎October - Rejoining Inspirit Gallery, Cambridge ▪︎Group Show (Deciduus Gallery ▪︎Group Show (Hospice Orewa Fundraiser | June)
2021
▪︎Solo Show 'Whispers of the Heart' - The Mandarin Tree. ▪︎Photographic Show 'Pause & Reflect' - Deciduus Gallery. ▪︎Birthday Show - 'Walk with Me' at Deciduus Gallery Tirau
2020
▪︎Duo Show 'Rhythm in Form' with Diane Parker - Deciduus Gallery Tirau. ▪︎Group Show 'Monochrome' - The Mandarin Tree. ▪︎Solo Show 'Fragile Lands' - Quirky Fox, Hawera
2019
▪︎Duo Show 'Echo' with Claudia Aalderink - The Mandarin Tree. ▪︎Group Show 'Land & Sea' - Deciduus Gallery. ▪︎Group Show 'Lepus Fantasticus' - Deciduus Gallery. ▪︎Duo Show 'Connections' with Diane Parker - Deciduus Gallery Tirau.
2018
▪︎Group Show 'Joy' - Deciduus Gallery Tirau. ▪︎Group Show '12 Artists for Christmas' - Quirky Fox, Hawera. ▪︎Group Show 'Awakening' - Deciduus Gallery. ▪︎Group Show 'The Forest Floor' - Deciduus Gallery Tirau. ▪︎Inaugural Show 'Nature' - Deciduus Gallery Opening
2017
▪︎Solo Show - 'A Gentleman's Delight' - Inspirit Gallery, Tamahere. ▪︎Group Show - Quirky Fox Gallery, Hawera. ▪︎Open Studios 'Cambridge Autumn Festival'.
2016
▪︎Solo Show 'Owl and Pussycat' - The Garden Art Studio, Cambridge.
Santie Cronje Studio
Exhibition History 2008-15
2015
▪︎Artist Studio Show 'Winged Tapestries' - Cambridge.
2014
▪︎Solo Show 'The Language of Flowers' - The Framing Workshop, Hamilton. ▪︎Solo Show 'The Travelling Tulip' - Soul Gallery, Hamilton.
2013
▪︎Group Show - Kina Gallery, New Plymouth. ▪︎Artist Wall - New Zealand Art Show - Wellington. ▪︎Solo Show 'Through Innocent eyes' - Soul Gallery, Hamilton.
2012
▪︎Duo Show 'Of Paint and Clay' with Aaron Scythe - Inspirit Gallery, Cambridge. ▪︎Artist Wall 'New Zealand Art Show' - Wellington. ▪︎Solo Show 'Close to my Heart' - Soul Gallery, Hamilton. ▪︎Group Show 'Spinning a yarn' - Inspirit Gallery, Cambridge.
2011
▪︎Four Artist Show 'Four Hands tickle me pink' - The Artist's Room, Dunedin. ▪︎Three Artist Show 'Something Dreamlike' - Matakana Gallery, Matakana. ▪︎Group Show 'Grass Roots' - Inspirit Gallery, Cambridge. ▪︎Solo Show 'Return to you' - Inspirit Gallery, Cambridge. ▪︎New Zealand Artshow - Wellington.
2010
▪︎Show 'Endangered' - Inspirit Gallery, Cambridge NZ.Three Artist Show 'Three Birds and a Feather' - Inspirit Gallery, Cambridge.
2009
▪︎Solo Show 'If Godwits couldn't fly' - Inspirit Gallery, Cambridge.
2008
▪︎Solo Show 'Creative Journeys' - Empire Gallery, Cambridge NZ.Group Show 'Coasting 2008' - Waikato Artspost, Hamilton.
Santie Cronje Studio
Deciduus Gallery Taupo
4/22 Marama Arcade Taupo
m. 0274774706
Hours:
Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday: Closed
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