Logan Moffat

“Studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)*, I learnt to put aside what I thought I knew or wanted to do. This allowed me to express myself in new ways and with a range of materials that I didn’t previously think were possible. When I returned to portrait painting, my understanding of the subject and the look of my work had changed. I had a whole new appreciation of what I was creating and why.

“Critical thinking was one of the most valuable skills I learned from my degree. I also realised that an idea can be communicated in infinite ways, and I don’t have to restrict myself to one form of creativity. Ultimately, this helped me in creating more authentic work.

“I chose to study at Elam because I was captivated by the resources and the diverse classes on offer. The number of established artists from Aotearoa New Zealand who have graduated from the School was also reassuring.

“Currently, my main focus is on my art. I paint out of a small studio in Auckland three to four days a week and recently exhibited my paintings in two group shows. Through these projects, I am building up towards a solo show. I hope to keep connecting and collaborating through art and see what evolves.”

*The School has replaced its Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) degree with a new Bachelor of Fine Arts, which includes 12 conjoint options.