Upstairs Exhibition: Tim Houghton: Life As Journey

The Upstairs Art Gallery

Open daily, 10am to 4pm

Entry is free

Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, ANZAC Day morning and Christmas Day.

Upstairs Gallery is located on Level 1 of Lopdell House

LIFE AS JOURNEY

On Show from 17 October until 2 November 2025

Tim Houghton is a New Zealand-based artist known for his expressive and dynamic painting style. With a degree in Fine Art from Cardiff College of Art, he spent two decades in the San Francisco Bay Area, exhibiting his work in solo and group shows.

Tim is fascinated by the colours and vibrancy of the world’s cultures and peoples and the challenge of capturing these visual experiences on paper or canvas. His passion for travel has taken him to over 60 countries—most recently Morocco, Eastern Europe, India, Spain and the Pacific Islands.

Alongside his artistic journey, he has been deeply involved in social work, supporting refugees and marginalised communities. His faith plays a central role in his life and creative practice, reflecting a deep appreciation for beauty, movement and storytelling through art.

Tim says, “For as long as I can remember, a cluster of interests—art, world cultures, people, travel and faith—have resurfaced in various combination like a giant Rubik’s cube, to define the direction of my life and work.

Having lived for the last 25 years in New Zealand, Tim paints in watercolour and acrylics in his home studio.

Email gallery@upstairs.org.nz with any enquiries or phone 09 817 4278

TIM HOUGHTON