Shoreline Studio showcases the work of Aotearoa based Artist Jolene Maciak.

Jolene is a visual artist whose creative journey began with a degree in Sculpture from the Camberwell College of Arts London, and evolved through a career in teaching secondary Art and Design. Over time, she discovered a deep connection with printmaking, a medium that currently sits at the heart of her practice.

Her work spans a variety of techniques, including linocut, drypoint, monotype and woodcut. Jolene’s process is intuitive and experimental, with a focus on line and form, often involving textured backgrounds, layering, and the incorporation of mixed media and found objects.

Inspired by the rich natural environment of Aotearoa, New Zealand, her prints reflect the native bush, rugged coastline, and diverse local wildlife, from birds and marine life to  beach and ocean views. Through her distinctive style and use of line, each piece serves as an interpretation and response to the world around her.

Selected Exhibitions

• Muriel Hopper  Art Award 2023

• Hutt Art printmakers show

• Muriel Hopper Art Award 2024

• Hutt printmakers art show, Odlin Art gallery, lower hutt

• Muriel Hopper Art Award 2025

• Hutt printmakers show, Odlin Art Gallery 2025

• IMPRINT contemporary NZ printmakers showcase 2025

• Lower Hutt Art Trail 2025, Wellington.

• New Zealand Academy of Fine Art Spring Exhibition, Wellington Cathedral 2025

• Art Lives Here, Labour Day exhibition 2025, Lake Wānaka Centre

• New Zealand Academy of Fine Art Summer Exhibition, Wellington Cathedral 2026

• 2026 New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards, finalist.

• Muriel Hopper Awards 2026.

• Bee in the City, Wild in Art public sculpture trail, Wellington 2026.

The Relief Printing Process

Relief printing is a traditional printmaking technique in which an image is carved into a sheet of linoleum or wood, leaving raised areas that will transfer ink to paper. Using gouges, the artist removes the sections intended to remain white, while the uncut surface forms the printed design. Ink is then rolled across the raised areas, and the block is pressed onto paper either by hand or with a press.

The result is a bold, graphic impression that reflects both the carved texture of the lino and the artist’s hand. This method allows for crisp lines, striking contrasts, and repeatable editions, making it a versatile and expressive form of printmaking.