Julie Moselen is a metal sculpture artist based in West Auckland, New Zealand, recognised for her abstract use of corten steel, gold and bronze.
Family background Moselen's Cornish upbringing is seen in her works' symbolism. After relocating to New Zealand in 1998, she created her own contemporary jewellery studio whilst simultaneously experimenting with different mediums including printmaking, painting, stone carving and sculpture.
Career Moselen's artistic career has developed from solely selling handmade contemporary metal jewellery, after completing her Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Metal Craft and Jewellery Design, to exhibiting her metal sculptures throughout New Zealand and the UK, including for NZ Sculpture On Shore and Sculpture on the Gulf, and various private commissions. She is now represented by Black Door Gallery. Her practice centres around investigating the portrayal of dualities, incorporating historical references personally significant to her, and attention to detail in the finishing of her works with frequent additions of reflective gold leaf.
She is now based West Auckland as a sculptor and resident artist at Corban Estate Arts Centre. Additionally she has also been a member of Kumeū Arts Centre. These roles have also allowed her to be tutor in different art mediums for multiple age groups for at least 14 years, including her role as head tutor of 'Alt Arts' for the Alternative Education programme offered by Corban Centre.
Exhibitions +Group showsDateTitlePeopleMediumLocationSource15 - 28 November 2024Sacred GeometryJamie Adamson and Julie MoselenSculptureBlack Door Gallery26 September 2025 - 25 October 2025Wishes on the WindStephanie Sandercock and Julie MoselenPaintings and SculpturesPenwith Society of Arts in Cornwall Gallery +Solo showsDateTitleMediumLocationSource2020Whenua Pupuke - - -North Shore Hospital, Auckland2022Continuum AmplasCorten SteelSculpture on the Gulf, Te Whetumatarau Point, Waiheke Island 2022 Sculpture on the Gulf Exhibiting Artists Archive featuring Moselen's piece2023Let the Winds of the Heavens Dance With You - - -NZ Sculpture On Shore2024TogetherCorten and 23.5ct GoldBlack Door Gallery2024Dance With MeStainless Steel and 23.5ct GoldBlack Door Gallery2024Union IIBlackened Steel and 23.5ct GoldBlack Door Gallery2024You and ICorten and 23.5ct GoldBlack Door Gallery2025In The Stillness BetweenCorten and 23.5ct GoldBlack Door Gallery2025Within the Sanctity of Connection IICorten Steel and 23.5ct GoldBlack Door Gallery2025Woodland SentinelsCorten Steel and 23.5ct GoldPenwith Society of Arts in Cornwall Gallery2025Silent SongBronze and 23.5ct GoldPenwith Society of Arts in Cornwall Gallery2025Woven WishesBronze and 23.5ct GoldPenwith Society of Arts in Cornwall Gallery2025Whispers in the WoodBronze and 23.5ct GoldPenwith Society of Arts in Cornwall Gallery2025Weaving Magic into DreamsBronzePenwith Society of Arts in Cornwall Gallery2026SentinelsCorten Steel and 23.5ct GoldBlack Door Gallery - - -Wisdom of the Ancient OneCorten SteelThe Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum
Recognition
Moselen's piece Unity for NZ Sculpture On Shore 2021 was reviewed by New Zealand art critic John Daly-Peoples. Her work entitled Continuum Amplas was noted by New Zealand arts reviewer John Daly-Peoples in his account of Sculpture on the Gulf 2022. Similarly, the same work was discussed in a 2022 Stuff article on the exhibition. With Black Door Gallery, a selection of her works were exhibited at the Aotearoa Art Fair in April 2024. In 2024 RNZ reported on her Draco the Dragon corten steel and gold leaf sculpture that once sat atop an old wine vat at Corban Estate Arts Centre was stolen.
References
External links Julie Moselen Website Moselen talks about her work