Miro
Esther Miro
Artist & Surface Designer
I am always keen on a project and commission pieces are welcome. Getting an artwork commissioned gives you the opportunity to be part of the artistic process with me. If you have a favorite landscape or floral scene or just have a particular wall that just needs “Something!!”. I love working with my collectors in creating the perfect piece tailored entirely to your unique vision and space, size, and colour palette.
Esther Miro – Artist & Surface Designer
Kia ora! I’m Esther, a multidisciplinary artist based in beautiful Whāingaroa, where I live with my husband and two young sons.
My artistic journey began with a Bachelor of Visual Arts at Ilam School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury, before I transitioned to a Bachelor of Textile Design (First Class Honours) at Massey University, Wellington. I later completed a Diploma in Secondary Teaching, specializing in Visual Arts and Textiles.
For over 12 years, I’ve balanced creativity, commerce, and education. My professional experience spans costume, film, fashion, and textiles as a business owner, freelance designer, and contractor. Additionally, I’ve taught Visual Arts and Textile Design in secondary schools, fostering creativity in young minds.
At the heart of my practice is my passion for color. As a colorist, I use hues to communicate emotion and meaning through still life, abstract landscapes, or mixed-media explorations. My process incorporates painting, printmaking, and textiles, all nurtured within my home studio.
Exhibitions
Summer Showcase Artists At Work Gallery 2023/24
'The Hatch' - Raglan Arts Weekend 2023 (RAW)
Education
2013 - 2014
New Zealand Graduate School of Education
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)
2009 - 2010
RMIT University - Faculty of Art, Design and Communication
Adobe illustrator for fashion and Textiles
2009 - 2009
2005 - 2007
CAE Melbourne
Digital Drawing with Adobe Illustrator, Design, and Applied Arts.
Massey University - Collage of Creative Arts
Bachelor of Design – first class honors
Major Textile Design, Minor Fashion Design
Awards
2020
Textile Design Competition. Burrow and Bee LTD (Organic Children's Wear). Winner of two out of three categories.
2010
2008
2003
2003
MIROMODA Māori Fashion Design Awards
Selected to showcase at NZ Fashion Week (NZFW).
Textile Artist - Published in New Fashion Prints by Martin Dawber, Batsford Publisher.
Commissioned to recreate winning costumes for WOW overseas shows. World of WearableArt Ltd.
Won Children's Section and Student prizes.
World of WearableArt Ltd.
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Freelance Surface Pattern Designer and Artist
2022 - 2022
DVC, Digital, Dean of International Students, Waikato Diocesan School for Girls.
2016 - 2020
2014 - 2016
2013 - 2014
HOD Textile Technology, Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Textile Technology, Digital, Graphic Design DVC, Riccarton High School
Trainee Teacher of Visual Arts, at Burnside High School, and Mairehau High School
2010 - 2013
Surface Too Deep Swimwear founder/designer - Showcasing at AU and NZ fashion week
2010 - 2012
Textile Effects Specialist - Soft Furnishings, Art Department, The Hobbit
2008 - 2009
2007 - 2008
Machinist and Dye Assistant on Kingdom Come Film productions
Freelance print designer for Rhythm livin Woman's Surf wear
2008 - 2008
Textile Intern at Mermaid Sister, Milk and Honey and Birds of a Feather
2003 - 2010
Textiles Specilist World of WearableArt Ltd