2025

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2024

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  • ‘Botanical Blues’ Exhibition

    Excited and grateful to have my painting of the seed pods of Ravenala madagascariensis included in the upcoming ‘Botanical Blues’ group exhibition at the Shirley Sherwood Collection. Exhibition season: November 26,...

    ‘Botanical Blues’ Exhibition

    Excited and grateful to have my painting of the seed pods of Ravenala madagascariensis included in the upcoming ‘Botanical Blues’ group exhibition at the Shirley Sherwood Collection. Exhibition season: November 26,...

  • Plants of the Qur’ān Book Launch & Exhibition -...

    The recent event by Dar al Quran Auckland @daralquran.auckland at Pah House December 7, 2024 to view the Plants of the Qur’ān, but more importantly to raise awareness for the fund...

    Plants of the Qur’ān Book Launch & Exhibition -...

    The recent event by Dar al Quran Auckland @daralquran.auckland at Pah House December 7, 2024 to view the Plants of the Qur’ān, but more importantly to raise awareness for the fund...

  • Unusual Plants Exhibition, Auckland

    A massive thanks to the generous sponsorship of Liz Scott of the Waiheke Distillery and Andrew Krukziener from Krukziener Properties  enabling me to mount this exhibition of originals of unusual...

    Unusual Plants Exhibition, Auckland

    A massive thanks to the generous sponsorship of Liz Scott of the Waiheke Distillery and Andrew Krukziener from Krukziener Properties  enabling me to mount this exhibition of originals of unusual...

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2023

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  • "The Art of Plants" article from the Ithraeyat ...

      "HERITAGE IS MAINTAINING RESPECT AND APPRECIATION OF OUR PLANTS TO MAKE SURE WE DON’T LOSE THEM. IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT CREED OR RELIGION YOU ARE – BOTANICAL ART CROSSES...

    "The Art of Plants" article from the Ithraeyat ...

      "HERITAGE IS MAINTAINING RESPECT AND APPRECIATION OF OUR PLANTS TO MAKE SURE WE DON’T LOSE THEM. IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT CREED OR RELIGION YOU ARE – BOTANICAL ART CROSSES...

  • BAASA Nesletter: "Sue Wickison shares her thoug...

      Born and brought up in Sierra Leone, West Africa, I was taught from an early age to be aware of the bush and tell the difference between plants, which...

    BAASA Nesletter: "Sue Wickison shares her thoug...

      Born and brought up in Sierra Leone, West Africa, I was taught from an early age to be aware of the bush and tell the difference between plants, which...

  • "Plants of the Qur’ān" has won 'Garden Book of ...

    Judges' Comments:"The entries for this category were outstanding and it was very difficult to decide the winner and shortlist, but this collaboration of author and illustrator has produced a remarkable,...

    "Plants of the Qur’ān" has won 'Garden Book of ...

    Judges' Comments:"The entries for this category were outstanding and it was very difficult to decide the winner and shortlist, but this collaboration of author and illustrator has produced a remarkable,...

  • "Brush with Steel" Exhibition

    I have the pleasure of a special exhibition in New Zealand with the wonderful and highly talented sculpturess Kiya NancarrowOur event called ‘A Brush with Steel’ runs from 27th October...

    "Brush with Steel" Exhibition

    I have the pleasure of a special exhibition in New Zealand with the wonderful and highly talented sculpturess Kiya NancarrowOur event called ‘A Brush with Steel’ runs from 27th October...

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2022

  • Planting - Illustrated History

    The journey of a botanical artist and her authenticapproach in portraying the Plants of the Qur’anby Nataylia Butler, "Good" magazine, issue #83 September – October Inspiration is an open doorway...

    Planting - Illustrated History

    The journey of a botanical artist and her authenticapproach in portraying the Plants of the Qur’anby Nataylia Butler, "Good" magazine, issue #83 September – October Inspiration is an open doorway...

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2021

  • "Botanical journeys: life in full bloom"

    Endless forms most beautiful Article & photos by Liza Hamilton, 'Waiheke Weekender' Botanical journeys: life in full bloom From the outdoor classrooms of Sierra Leone and Kiribati to becoming a...

    "Botanical journeys: life in full bloom"

    Endless forms most beautiful Article & photos by Liza Hamilton, 'Waiheke Weekender' Botanical journeys: life in full bloom From the outdoor classrooms of Sierra Leone and Kiribati to becoming a...

  • 'Plants of the Qur’ān' Project

    Plants of the Qur’ān - History and Culture, upcoming book published by Kew Publishing, investigates the etymology and history of the plants mentioned in the Holy Qur’ān. It illustrates the...

    'Plants of the Qur’ān' Project

    Plants of the Qur’ān - History and Culture, upcoming book published by Kew Publishing, investigates the etymology and history of the plants mentioned in the Holy Qur’ān. It illustrates the...

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2020

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2019

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2018

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  • Exhibition of Botanical Art: Unusual and Intrig...

      Exhibition Season: 22nd September to Wednesday 27th March 2019 In its 150 year history, the Wellington Botanic Garden has collected some unusual and intriguing plants.Internationally renowned Botanical Artist Sue...

    Exhibition of Botanical Art: Unusual and Intrig...

      Exhibition Season: 22nd September to Wednesday 27th March 2019 In its 150 year history, the Wellington Botanic Garden has collected some unusual and intriguing plants.Internationally renowned Botanical Artist Sue...

  • Publication in NZ GARDENER magazine

    'STUFF' article by BEE DAWSON/NZ GARDENERBotanical artist Sue Wickison is fascinated by a plant that you could say is somewhat out of this world. She recently completed a watercolour of...

    Publication in NZ GARDENER magazine

    'STUFF' article by BEE DAWSON/NZ GARDENERBotanical artist Sue Wickison is fascinated by a plant that you could say is somewhat out of this world. She recently completed a watercolour of...

  • Opening of the Exhibition at the Auckland Botan...

    ‘Ngāi Tipu Taketake - Indigenous Flora’ is New Zealand’s contribution to the Botanical Art Worldwide Exhibition in 2018. Juried exhibition of botanical art by selected artist in New Zealand has...

    Opening of the Exhibition at the Auckland Botan...

    ‘Ngāi Tipu Taketake - Indigenous Flora’ is New Zealand’s contribution to the Botanical Art Worldwide Exhibition in 2018. Juried exhibition of botanical art by selected artist in New Zealand has...

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2017

  • Scarves designed by Sue Wickison Video released

    My thanks goes to the fantastic crew who made the video and still photographs possible:Model Maddison Rigden from the Kirsty Bunny Agency - http://www.kirstybunny.co.nzMakeup and hair Amy McLennan - http://www.amymclennanmakeup.comCameraman...

    Scarves designed by Sue Wickison Video released

    My thanks goes to the fantastic crew who made the video and still photographs possible:Model Maddison Rigden from the Kirsty Bunny Agency - http://www.kirstybunny.co.nzMakeup and hair Amy McLennan - http://www.amymclennanmakeup.comCameraman...

  • Ravenala Madagascariensis

    Ravenala Madagascariensis or Travellers Palm full painting almost a meter tall, was first shown in 2013 at Sue’s joint show with Sue J Williams ” Black and White in Colour”...

    Ravenala Madagascariensis

    Ravenala Madagascariensis or Travellers Palm full painting almost a meter tall, was first shown in 2013 at Sue’s joint show with Sue J Williams ” Black and White in Colour”...

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2016

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2014

  • The Joyce Cuming Presentation Award

    The Joyce Cuming Presentation Award A legacy from Joyce Cuming – a sterling silver Almoner’s plate. The winner receives a certificate.Winner - Sue Wickison BA (Hons) SBA GM CBM 2010...

    The Joyce Cuming Presentation Award

    The Joyce Cuming Presentation Award A legacy from Joyce Cuming – a sterling silver Almoner’s plate. The winner receives a certificate.Winner - Sue Wickison BA (Hons) SBA GM CBM 2010...

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2013

  • 'Black and White in Colour' Kew Gardens exhibit...

    From Art Critic and writer Katherine Tyrrell’s “Making a Mark”'Black and White in Colour' at Kew Gardens I can highly recommend a visit to the Shirley Sherwood Gallery at the...

    'Black and White in Colour' Kew Gardens exhibit...

    From Art Critic and writer Katherine Tyrrell’s “Making a Mark”'Black and White in Colour' at Kew Gardens I can highly recommend a visit to the Shirley Sherwood Gallery at the...

  • 2013 Exhibition at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery...

    Exhibition 'Black and White In Colour' at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, UK, explores the subtleties of the great range of...

    2013 Exhibition at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery...

    Exhibition 'Black and White In Colour' at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, UK, explores the subtleties of the great range of...

  • Farsetia Linearis

    Endangered from the deserts of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates This landscape was different from anything I had ever experienced and the barrenness had a beauty of its own. I did...

    Farsetia Linearis

    Endangered from the deserts of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates This landscape was different from anything I had ever experienced and the barrenness had a beauty of its own. I did...

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2012

  • Diamond Jubilee 'Splash' Exhibition

    Watercolour New Zealand’s 2012 annual exhibition, Diamond Jubilee ‘Splash’, to celebrate the 60 year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was opened by the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt...

    Diamond Jubilee 'Splash' Exhibition

    Watercolour New Zealand’s 2012 annual exhibition, Diamond Jubilee ‘Splash’, to celebrate the 60 year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was opened by the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt...

  • Aponogeton ranunculiflorus

    In February 2012 I was extremely fortunate to travel to a very remote location in southern Africa. The Sehlabathebe National Park, high in the mountains of Lesotho, is home to...

    Aponogeton ranunculiflorus

    In February 2012 I was extremely fortunate to travel to a very remote location in southern Africa. The Sehlabathebe National Park, high in the mountains of Lesotho, is home to...

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2010

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2008

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2007

  • Bringing Adam's Mistletoe (Trilepedia adamsii) ...

      RESURRECTING THE DEAD Bringing Adam's Mistletoe (Trilepedia adamsii) back to life:by Peter de Lange, AucklandNZPCN needed a painting for the Individual Conservation Achievement Award given each year to recognise...

    Bringing Adam's Mistletoe (Trilepedia adamsii) ...

      RESURRECTING THE DEAD Bringing Adam's Mistletoe (Trilepedia adamsii) back to life:by Peter de Lange, AucklandNZPCN needed a painting for the Individual Conservation Achievement Award given each year to recognise...

  • Solo exhibition at Savill Garden in Windsor Gre...

    The success of Sue’s exhibition at New Zealand House in London 2006 was followed by an invitation to present a five-week solo exhibition at Savill Garden in Windsor Great Park...

    Solo exhibition at Savill Garden in Windsor Gre...

    The success of Sue’s exhibition at New Zealand House in London 2006 was followed by an invitation to present a five-week solo exhibition at Savill Garden in Windsor Great Park...

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2006

  • Solo Exhibition

    Sue held a solo exhibition at New Zealand House in London during October and November 2006 which was opened by the New Zealand High Commissioner in London, the Rt. Hon....

    Solo Exhibition

    Sue held a solo exhibition at New Zealand House in London during October and November 2006 which was opened by the New Zealand High Commissioner in London, the Rt. Hon....

  • Nurturing Natives - Presentation at the Manawat...

    Sue Wickison’s passion for plants has taken her from the Royal Botanic Gardensin London to the wilds of the Solomon Islands.Sue Wickison is to give a talk at the Manawatu...

    Nurturing Natives - Presentation at the Manawat...

    Sue Wickison’s passion for plants has taken her from the Royal Botanic Gardensin London to the wilds of the Solomon Islands.Sue Wickison is to give a talk at the Manawatu...

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2005

  • True Bloom: About the artist. NZ House & Garden...

    by Diana DekkerPhotographs: Paul MCCREDIEPacked as tenderly as possible along with the frozen peas and beans in Sue Wickison’s freezer is a pohutukawa sprig, the fragile threads of the flowers...

    True Bloom: About the artist. NZ House & Garden...

    by Diana DekkerPhotographs: Paul MCCREDIEPacked as tenderly as possible along with the frozen peas and beans in Sue Wickison’s freezer is a pohutukawa sprig, the fragile threads of the flowers...

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1999

  • Native Tree Flowers Stamps

    Date of issue: 13 January 1999Designer: Sue Wickison, Wellington, New Zealand Kotukutuku (Fuchsia Excorticata)   Kōtukutuku (Fuchsia excorticata) is the largest fuchsia in the world. It stands up to 14...

    Native Tree Flowers Stamps

    Date of issue: 13 January 1999Designer: Sue Wickison, Wellington, New Zealand Kotukutuku (Fuchsia Excorticata)   Kōtukutuku (Fuchsia excorticata) is the largest fuchsia in the world. It stands up to 14...

  • Sue Wickison Publications at Royal Horticultura...

    Sue has worked for the Royal Horticultural Society and in publishing for a number of popular botanical and gardening books. At the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Sue has worked on...

    Sue Wickison Publications at Royal Horticultura...

    Sue has worked for the Royal Horticultural Society and in publishing for a number of popular botanical and gardening books. At the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Sue has worked on...

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1986

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