Footprints of Africa

18th Feb 2026

Footprints of Africa is a powerful visual reflection on the profound impact that African nature and its people have on the human soul. It’s often said: no one visits Africa only once—its essence stays with you forever.

Louise’s journey began on a South African dairy farm, where she developed a deep awareness of humanity’s dependence on nature. Her father, an amateur wildlife photographer, nurtured her love for wildlife during family holidays in the legendary Kruger National Park. Childhood days spent sketching treasures found on the farm laid the foundation for her artistic path.

Life took Louise across continents—working as an occupational therapist in South Africa, raising a family in the United Arab Emirates and Australia, and engaging in community projects. After relocating to New Zealand, she embraced her dream, graduating from the Milan Art Institute in 2024. Today, she paints from her garden studio in Palmerston North, creating soulful works inspired by both African roots and New Zealand’s natural beauty. She also shares her passion through acrylic painting classes for adults of all backgrounds.

Louise’s art now graces collections in Canada, South Africa, the UAE, Australia, and New Zealand—each piece carrying the spirit of Africa and the stories of her journey.

Visit the Feilding Art Centre to see how Louise uses vibrant colours and expressive layering to bring pieces of Africa to us.
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Dates

• Wednesday 14th Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Wednesday 14th Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Thursday 15th Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Thursday 15th Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Friday 16th Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Friday 16th Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Saturday 17th Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Saturday 17th Jan, 2026 01:00 PM
• Saturday 17th Jan, 2026 05:00 PM - Saturday 17th Jan, 2026 07:00 PM
• Tuesday 20th Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Tuesday 20th Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Wednesday 21st Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Wednesday 21st Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Friday 23rd Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Friday 23rd Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Saturday 24th Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Saturday 24th Jan, 2026 01:00 PM
• Monday 26th Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Monday 26th Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Tuesday 27th Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Tuesday 27th Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Wednesday 28th Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Wednesday 28th Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Thursday 29th Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Thursday 29th Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Friday 30th Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Friday 30th Jan, 2026 04:00 PM
• Saturday 31st Jan, 2026 10:00 AM - Saturday 31st Jan, 2026 01:00 PM
• Monday 2nd Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Monday 2nd Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Tuesday 3rd Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Tuesday 3rd Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Wednesday 4th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Wednesday 4th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Thursday 5th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Thursday 5th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Saturday 7th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Saturday 7th Feb, 2026 01:00 PM
• Monday 9th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Monday 9th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Tuesday 10th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Tuesday 10th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Wednesday 11th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Wednesday 11th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Thursday 12th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Thursday 12th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Friday 13th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Friday 13th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Saturday 14th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Saturday 14th Feb, 2026 01:00 PM
• Monday 16th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Monday 16th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Tuesday 17th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Tuesday 17th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Wednesday 18th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Wednesday 18th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Thursday 19th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Thursday 19th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Friday 20th Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Friday 20th Feb, 2026 04:00 PM
• Saturday 21st Feb, 2026 10:00 AM - Saturday 21st Feb, 2026 01:00 PM

Venue

Feilding & District Art Centre
35 Kimbolton Road
Feilding
Phone:(06) 323 2323
http://www.fadas.co.nz/