Daniel Wright

Daniel Wright is a self-taught New Zealand Sculptor, inspired & driven by his passion for the ocean & his love of surfing. Growing up, Daniel was drawn to the beauty of the sea on Auckland’s wild West Coast, he now lives on Great Barrier Island.

Daniel discovered his creativity during high school, where he learnt  Bone & Wood Carving. Although native timber & bone were the media Daniel cut his creative teeth on, he has now evolved to working predominantly with copper.

As an artist, Daniel aims to create works that are both imaginative & realistic - he desires to capture the simplicity, beauty & essence of his chosen subject matter.