Matt GauldieMatt Gauldie was New Zealand's official Defence Force artist for 11 years, one of just a few artists ever to be selected for this prestigious role. Matt is also an award-winning artist. He has exhibited his work publicly through dozens of soloand group exhibitions for almost 20 years, covering themes ranging from rural New Zealand to Maoritanga to Wellington's nightlife. Over the years he has also been commissioned to paint portraits of notable figures, including former Wellington mayor Mark Blumsky, governor general Jerry Mateparae, former governor general Anand Satyanand, and the governor of Bamyan, Habiba Sarobi. Read More Read Less