In a world where the digital and commercial often dominate, Cinzah reminds us of something deeper: connection. As a muralist and tattoo artist, his work weaves stories onto walls and skin alike. In this Q&A, Cinzah shares how he sees art as a timeless human anchor—bringing people together, fostering meaning, and reminding us there’s a shared humanity worth celebrating.
Interview Questions:
How are you personally adapting to a creative landscape that’s shifting with technology like AI?
What gives you hope or inspiration when you think about the future of artistry?
What advice would you share with younger artists who might feel unsure about pursuing creativity now?
How do you ensure that your creative work continues to have a unique, human signature?
Can you share a moment where you felt proud of helping shape the creative spirit of others?
Created for the group exhibition Your Name’s on the Door, this work features a large-scale botanical form set against a dark, enveloping background. The painting explores themes of growth, presence, and vulnerability, inviting viewers to consider ideas of belonging and what it means to occupy space within a collective.
Uncultivated Growth
Mural installation | 5-day artist feature residency
Main foyer, The MTG, Napier, Hawke’s Bay
Created during a five-day artist feature residency, Uncultivated Growth is a large-scale mural installation painted in the main foyer of The MTG, Napier. The work continues the artist’s ongoing exploration of re-wilding urban spaces through larger-than-life botanical forms.
The project was commissioned by MTG Hawke’s Bay.
Created in 2021, this mural brings a sense of urban gardening to the heart of Wellington City, planting large-scale botanical forms within the built environment of Martin Square. The work continues the artist’s interest in re-introducing nature into dense urban settings, using enlarged floral imagery to soften architecture and create moments of pause and connection at street level.
The mural was commissioned by Vicinity Group in partnership with CML Holdings and is located on M2, a four-storey residential apartment building in Wellington Central. Through scale and placement, the work contributes to the evolving public realm of Martin Square, offering a vivid and accessible artwork for residents and passersby alike.
Specialising in illustrative black and grey work, creating one-of-a-kind pieces. He currently tattoos out of Blue Lagoon Tattoo Studio in the heart of NZ Napier CBD, working alongside a highly skilled team of artists. Cinzah approaches each tattoo as a collaborative process, valuing trust, care, and craftsmanship in every piece.