Kyla Covic

Auckland artist Kyla is a painter of light, her landscapes capturing fleeting moments where the sun rises and sets. Often referred to as the golden hour, this magic second when the sun hits the landscape in all its glory is one the eye can hardly see for a moment, which creates a scene of mystery and Romanticism.

Artist Profile

Artworks Type: Modern

Kyla Covic

Auckland artist Kyla is a painter of light, her landscapes capturing fleeting moments where the sun rises and sets. Often referred to as the golden hour, this magic second when the sun hits the landscape in all its glory is one the eye can hardly see for a moment, which creates a scene of mystery and Romanticism.

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Kyla Covic's Background

The harsh, raking light and atmospheric effects found in Aotearoa New Zealand are something I feel compelled to paint. The vast, ever-changing sky and sea are my inspiration with all its dramatic changes and patterns – giving me a sense of peace and stillness, along with a sense of hope and awe.

“Through my work I explore the relationship of colour and light, how light appears to shine brighter when a contrasting darkness is also present. Low light at the beginning & end of the day entrances me with the dramatic interplay of lost and found edges.

With the expansive skies, space and scale present in each painting I hope to evoke a personal response encouraging us to consider something larger than ourselves. The concept of Tīrangawaewae is also important to me and I embrace this concept with each work I produce. To have my feet firmly planted where I stand. Constantly exploring and discovering my identity as an artist and what it means to be a New Zealander.”

Kyla Covic is a full time artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau. She finished her BSA VAMP mentoring programme in 2022.

Courtesy of Railway Street Gallery + Studios