Meet Levon Mierau : Painter of Layered Stories in Colour and Form
Every painting I create begins with quiet gestures—soft lines, washes of paint, and textures that weave together like fragments of a story. My work invites you to discover your own thread within each piece, a space to notice, feel, and imagine. Influenced by years spent in Europe and the natural beauty of New Zealand’s landscape, I blend elegance, texture, and emotion through mixed media. Acrylic paint, pastels, collage, and pencil come together to create moments of calm, reflection, and connection.
A Palette of Emotion and Structure: The Essence of Levon’s Abstract Art
Colour is both where I begin and where I end. It carries memories, places, and feelings into every brushstroke. My love of pink threads through each piece, balanced by grids, lines, and layered marks that blend structure with intuition. This results in work that is sophisticated yet approachable—a quiet confidence that hums beneath the surface. The shapes and textures emerge gently, like a poem that’s forgotten the words but kept the feeling.
From Europe to Marlborough: Levon’s Artistic Journey
With a Bachelor of Media Arts in Painting and Sculpture, I spent nearly two decades living and creating in Europe, soaking in design, fashion, and interiors. Returning to New Zealand, I now call Marlborough home, where the landscape continues to inspire my work. Since coming back, I’ve held a successful solo show and participated in several group exhibitions, connecting with collectors and art lovers who appreciate thoughtful abstraction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Levon Mierau is a New Zealand abstract artist known for her layered mixed media paintings that combine colour, texture, and delicate mark-making.
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Levon lives and works in Marlborough, New Zealand. The landscapes and light of the region often influence the colour palettes and quiet atmosphere of her paintings.
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Levon’s work draws inspiration from the landscapes of New Zealand as well as the design influences she absorbed while living in Europe for nearly two decades. Her paintings explore colour, memory, and the subtle emotional qualities of form.
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Levon holds a Bachelor of Media Arts in Painting and Sculpture. After many years living and creating in Europe, she returned to New Zealand where she continues her studio practice and exhibits her work.
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Since returning to New Zealand, Levon has held a successful solo exhibition and participated in several group exhibitions, connecting with collectors and art lovers who appreciate contemporary abstract art.
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Yes. Levon accepts a limited number of commissions, allowing collectors and interior designers to collaborate on a custom abstract painting that suits a particular space.
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Yes. Levon’s paintings are held in private collections across New Zealand and by collectors who are drawn to contemporary abstract art and mixed media painting.