Michael Harrison is a contemporary artist based in the coastal town of Tairua on New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula. His paintings mix realism with a splash of abstraction giving familiar scenes a fresh, imaginative twist.

Michael's studio overlooks the Pacific so it's no surprise the light and weather often set the tone for his work. One day it's soft and dreamy, the next it's bold and dramatic. Drawing on a decade of artistic exploration Michael has developed a style that is both personal and deeply connected to 'place'. His pieces often reflect a love of light, movement and the ever-changing environment.
Michael's vibrant pieces can be found in galleries and private collections around the country and overseas bringing a little magic wherever they go.