Ayesha Melody Green[1] (born 1987) is a painter and artist from New Zealand.
[2] Her works are inspired by her Māori heritage and often use the kokowai pigment.
[7] She originally intended to be a filmmaker and completed a bachelor's degree in media arts at Wintec.
[8] After developing an interest in painting, she completed a masters of fine arts at the Elam School of Fine Arts in 2013 followed by a graduate diploma in museums and cultural heritage.
[8][7] In 2019 she won the National Contemporary Arts Award for her painting Nana's Birthday.