deliciasampero@ihug.co.nz
Delicia Sampero has exhibited nationally and internationally since 1987. Collaborative exhibitions such as I AM and THE MIRROR MAMA PROJECT, deal with issues of identity and offer documentation of, and insights into, a wider creative community of Aotearoa.
Recent road-sign installations, such as PLAYING THE GAME, CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS, REFLECTIVE and TEMPORARY and IN TRANSIT serve as poetic symbols in the environment , directing and inviting people to take a fresh look at their surroundings and to contemplate the relationship of roads, city, people and nature. As public signs, they suggest a sense of urgency, even danger; A necessity to engage and look ahead. The quest of these projects is to stimulate imaginations and discourse.
Delicia Sampero has exhibited nationally and internationally since 1987. Collaborative exhibitions such as I AM and THE MIRROR MAMA PROJECT, deal with issues of identity and offer documentation of, and insights into, a wider creative community of Aotearoa.
Recent road-sign installations, such as PLAYING THE GAME, CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS, REFLECTIVE and TEMPORARY and IN TRANSIT serve as poetic symbols in the environment , directing and inviting people to take a fresh look at their surroundings and to contemplate the relationship of roads, city, people and nature. As public signs, they suggest a sense of urgency, even danger; A necessity to engage and look ahead. The quest of these projects is to stimulate imaginations and discourse.
Born in Germany in 1970, Delicia moved to New Zealand in 1984. She grew up in Hawke’s Bay and currently lives in Auckland. After working and
performing with MAU Dance for 7 years, her engagement with Pacific communities and environments is strongly reflected in her visual art practice.
Since 2007, concept driven art projects and public installations have been her main focus.
She has exhibited in Germany, France, Samoa, Hawaii and California and around New Zealand in Auckland, Wellington, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Hastings and Napier.
Sampero’s work is held in private and public collections (Massey University, Wallace Arts Trust, Reef Shipping, Michael Hill , University of Samoa, German Consulate ,World Bank Washington DC… ),nationally and internationally.
2017-2018, studied Arts Management at AUT University in Auckland.
Selected Solo Exhibitions / Installations
2017 In Transit , Exhibition of traffic sign paintings, Franklin Arts Centre, Pukekohe / Auckland
2014 Conference of the Birds , Installation in public space: On and around Lopdell House Gallery, Titirangi Village, Off-site gallery in New Lynn/ Auckland
2013 The Mirror Mama Project, collaboration, East West Gallery/ Auckland
2012 Reflective, Orex Gallery / Auckland
2009 The Mirror Mama Project, collaboration, Hastings City Gallery /Hawkes Bay
2009 The Mirror Mama Project, collaboration, MAU Forum / Auckland
Funded by Creative Communities
2008 I AM painting installation, National Portrait Gallery / Wellington
2008 A Well Written Body, Exhibition and book launch, Aotea Centre / Auckland,
2007 I AM , painting installation, Lopdell house/ Waitakere City
2008 www .ambassadors.co.nz, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Auckland
2006 I AM, Oedipus Rex gallery/ Auckland
2005 Here Today, Oedipus Rex gallery /Auckland
2002 He Tangata, Gallery Ngano / Berlin
2001 Muttermal , Oedipus Rex Gallery/ Auckland
2001 Chrysalis , Oedipus Rex gallery, Auckland
2000 Body as door, Oedipus Rex /Auckland
1999 Malaga, Madd Gallery / Apia
1999 Present, Oedipus Rex Gallery,Auckland
1998 Lagona - Sea Beneath My Skin, Oedipus Rex Gallery- Auckland
1997 Sensha, Archill Gallery- Auckland
1993 Space- Within, Marylin Savill Gallery- Wellington
1992 Bewegung und Farben , Dresdner Bank , Isny , Germany
Selected Group Exhibitions
2018 The Kauri Project - Arataki Visitors Centre,Titirangi, Auckland
2014 Playing the Game- 10 th Biennial -Sculpture on the shore , Devonport / Auckland
2014 Conference of the Birds – Wildflower, Installation at Wildflower Sculpture exhibition, Hawkes Bay
2014 Conference of the Birds - Matariki , Installation visually connecting Matapihi Art gallery and the Raglan community Centre for the MATARIKI celebrations
2013 TEMPORARY, Headlands- Sculpture on the Gulf Biennale, Waiheke Island
2012 East, Hawkes Bay Exhibition Centre, Hastings
2011 Hawkes Bay Invitational, Hawkes Bay Exhibition Centre, Hastings
2010 Hawkes Bay Invitational, Hawkes Bay Exhibition Centre, Hastings
1996 Back to Basics, Madd Gallery- Apia / Samoa
1994-1996 Theatre of Paint, Dija Gallery, James Smith Building, Wellington
1994 Backbone, Merylin Savill Gallery, Wellington
Dual, The Vault Gallery, Wellington
1993 Space Between, City Limits, Wellington
WINNER of the The Merilyn Savill Young Artist of the Year Award
1993 Hawkes Bay Review, Hawkes Bay Museum, Napier
1990 The White-house Exhibition, Barreto residence, Honolulu Hawaii
1990 Hawkes Bay Review, Hastings City Gallery, Hastings
Selected Projects and Performances
2017 Die Gabe der Kinder - MAU Performance - Hamburg, Theater der Welt, Germany
2013 KAURI /Conference of the Birds- Outdoor Installation at the Colin McCahon House as part of the Symposium on Kauri die-back.
2012 Bookcover- Welcome to our world ?! –Paul Spoonley & Richard Bedford- Dunmore publishing
2010 Bookcover-New Zealand and international Migration, Digest and Bibliography- Massey university
2009 Artistic Film Director, In the Shoes of Another,
Sampero& HB Intercultural Youth Group , full video: 40 minutes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfZcby-Mfpw
Awarded with certifictaes from Joris de Bres / Human Rights Commission
2008 Book collaborator Mila K. & Sampero D., 2008, A Well Written Body
Book of painting and poetry ,Huia publishers, WGT.
1996-2002 Performer in MAU productions
Illumina
Lo’omatua
Aria
Ava
Rise
Sacred Hill
Paradise
Land
Boneflute
Opus Dei
1994 Painter and performer Malipo'o Magnifico, Belboa Park, California
1990 Co-Initiator Artquake, Multimedia Art Event, Napier
1992 Author and Performer Thief of Dreams Multimedia production
-Hastings group theatre & Bats Theatre Wellington
Selected Teaching / Facilitation Projects
2009 In the Shoes Of Another, Art And Film Project, with Hawkes Bay Intercultural Youth Group around exploring prejudices.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfZcby-Mfpw, Awarded with certificates from Joris de Bres / Human Rights Commission
2009 Painting Workshop, Individual portraits & Group Portraits, with Hawkes Bay Intercultural Youth Group
2009 Trash to Fashion, section winner, Laingholm Primary school project : The Giant Superhero Centipede costume
2006 -2008 Artist Talks and/ or workshops: Kelston Girls High School, Classics department, Massey University, Laingholm Primary, Studio workshops ...
2006 Celebrate Art NZ (interactiveeducationie.net.nz) Art / Educational Poster Initiative for schools : "Delicia Sampero"
1990 The Whitehouse Children's Exhibition, Painting and drawing workshop for children with a sell -out kids exhibition !