Jeffrey Harris (artist)

Largely self-taught, but mentored by notable New Zealand artists such as Michael Smither and Ralph Hotere, he has painted full-time since 1970.

[1] Harris's works are mainly large expressionistic canvases depicting family groups in daily situations.

Since his return to Dunedin, Harris's work has turned back to his earlier figurative styles, though often concentrating more on religious iconography such as the Crucifixion[1] rather than domestic scenes.

In 1973 Harris was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Visual Arts Grant in 1973[16] and three years later became the University of Otago's 1977 Frances Hodgkins Fellow.

[17] 2003 Harris won the James Wallace Art Award[18] that included a one-year residency in New York.