Tracey Coakley - Figurative painter

Mandy Jakich
May 8
1 min read

Tracey Coakley is a narrative oil painter working primarily in figurative painting and portraiture. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Tracey has lived in New Zealand since 2007 and now works from her studio in Waipu, Northland.

Predominantly self-taught, she has been painting since 2000 and working full-time as an artist since 2017, completing a Diploma of Visual Arts in 2006. Her subjects are often friends, family, and self-portraits, and over time have included her children as they navigate from childhood into adolescence and adulthood.

BETWEEN US

Art That Connects

Opening Day Ceremony

16th May 2026

2-4pm

Depot Artspace, Devonport, Auckland

https://www.betweenus.co.nz/

https://depot.org.nz/

https://www.instagram.com/figurativeartnz/

This exhibition has been developed to showcase the plurality of voices in contemporary figurative art and portraiture in Aotearoa New Zealand by exploring the rich themes of identity and lived experience with a goal to expand audience appreciation for the genres of figurative art and portraiture, and foster greater expression and connection in our communities.

We start talking about this show 1 hour and 6 minutes in to this episode. Tracey and Karlalise would like to sincerely thank Depot Artspace in Devonport for their wonderful venue and all their support.