Welcome to myshinymadness — the bold, sustainable art practice of Lisa Watkins. Based in West Auckland, Lisa transforms discarded materials into sculptural statements that are equal parts political, playful, and poignant.
She is the winner of the 2025 Localised Sustainability Art Award, and has already won multiple other awards in 2025. Recognised as one of Aotearoa’s most original mixed media artists, Lisa has been noted by curators and collectors as “one to watch” in New Zealand’s contemporary art scene.
Contemporary Upcycled Mixed Media Art & Assemblage – Made in Aotearoa
"Absoloutely stunning, the quality the colour -just incredible"
This little sweetheart is looking for her forever home. An upcycled doll head sculpture made from a rescued doll head sits atop a sunny ceramic pot, crowned with neon “ribbons” made from acrylic offcuts, resin shards, melted CDs and bits of old car light bulbs. It’s pop, punk and proudly circular—bright colour, clean gloss, and plenty of attitude for a shelf, plinth or windowsill.
