Claire Stapleton is a self-taught, New Zealand born artist based in Sydney, Australia. Inspired by the human form and the connections we have with each other, as well as being influenced by Picasso and Matisse, Stapleton’s work is a continuous journey as she explores abstract portraits, colour blocks and one line figurative pieces. As an emerging artist, her use of bold marks and shapes is always evolving. Her current interest is the negative space around us and the dichotomy of feminine and masculine elements. Her work can be found in private collections around the world, from New York to Singapore. Her latest commission can be seen in the dining room of hip new Auckland restaurant, Daphnes.