Common Ground – A Page Dedicated to Expression

Step into the whirlwind of my emotions, captured on paper. As a hyper-sensory being, commonly known as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I navigate life, both internal and external, with heightened senses. This ‘superpower’ lets me convey emotions through shapes, colours, density, light, and brushstrokes. My latest artworks offer a glimpse into my soul, revealing deep emotions: joy, despair, and liberation.

Tattooing Through Time – Evolution in the ink

Dana Hurricane - Tattoo artist in Coromandel

Whenever people tell me they want to get into tattooing, I think about artists all over the world and reflect on how the art form has changed since I started. Surely, many people through the ages of tattooing have had these thoughts.

The Summer Migration of Aotearoa

The summer migration of aotearoa - Mercury Bay Museum

The summer break as we know it became popular in Aotearoa New Zealand from the 1920s, but the Annual Holidays Act 1944 granted all workers two weeks’ annual leave.

Saltwater Frequency ‘23 – Local Teens New Album

MBAS - SALT WATER FREQUENCY 23 -

For the 2nd consecutive year, a group of Mercury Bay Area School students took part in Creatives in Schools, a well-being initiative funded by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Creative New Zealand.

Make a Tip for Coromind