ARTESS PRESS

Known for her paradisical landscapes, Tess’s vibrant approach to contemporary art has been recognised widely. Most recently featured in NZ House and Garden Magazine, Tess expands on how her design background influences her dream-like artwork.

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  • Dreamy artworks merge nature with strong images of women

    In this Stuff New Zealand article, Tess discusses the inspiration behind her artwork, which merges nature with strong, feminine portraiture. The feature explores how her design background shapes her creative process. 

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  • Tess is highlighted in the August 2024 issue of NZ House & Garden. Known for her distinctive style, Tess’s feature in the Meet the Maker segment explores just that.

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  • ‘Surreal’ to see art come to life at Britomart, says design-winning Kiwi artist

    In an article for Stuff New Zealand, Tess shares her experience of seeing her large 4-meter murals for the first time at Britomart’s Takutai Square. Interviewed by Hayley Mclarin, the article highlights Tess’s role as the creative talent behind the 2021 Women of Influence campaign and her career as an artist so far.

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  • The Winston Churchill Society announces Tess Costil, as the winner of the Pentland Design Competition in collaboration with Champagne Pol Roger. Tess’ award-winning design pays homage to Churchill’s love of painting and champagne by elegantly uniting the two.

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  • A beautiful coffee-table book that offers an intimate close-up view into the creative lives of 34 New Zealand women. Rich with personal stories, this book shares intimate details about the lives, challenges and work of these talented women. Among them, Tess's journey is highlighted, offering readers a rare glimpse into her artistic world.

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  • Born to Create – Interviews with creative women, is an inspiring publication which delves into the creative practices of women artists across Aotearoa.

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  • STORM, the well renowned fashion retailer, unveiled a special collaboration with artist Tess Costil. As part of their new store opening in Christchurch and their flagship location in Commercial Bay, STORM showcases three exclusive, limited edition art pieces.

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  • Māori owned and operated, the Poi Room is your go-to place for Aotearoa New Zealand-made art. ‘Meet the Maker’ is a series that offers an intimate look into the creative world of their artists.

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Other features Include

Newmarket Magazine, Kia Ora Magazine, Haven (Home) Magazine, Your Home & Garden Magazine, M2 Magazine, Channel Magazine, NZ House & Garden Magazine, Women Magazine, This Morning UK, Arts Thread and Sunday News New Zealand.

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