Ben Reid was born in Akaroa in 1974. He studied at Christchurch Polytechnic School of Art and Design, graduating with a degree in Visual Art in 2005.
Ben lives in Christchurch and works as an assistant printer to Marian Maguire, owner of PaperGraphica, a workshop specializing in printing high quality limited edition lithographs, woodcuts and etchings for leading New Zealand artists.
Reid's recent works explore conservation themes and incorporate patterning reminiscent of Victorian wallpaper behind drypoint drawings featuring endangered bird life.
| Partners in Evolution drypoint,intaglio and relief on 395 x 350 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2011. NZ$900 incl GST framed; NZ$650 incl GST unframed. | |
| Spread your Tiny Wings drypoint, intaglio and woodblock on 540 x 355 mm paper, from an edition of 12, 2011. Contact gallery regarding availability. | |
| The Angler's El Dorado drypoint,intaglio and woodblock on 485 x 785 mm paper, from an edition of 11, 2011. NZ$1200 incl GST. | |
| Tumu drypoint,intaglio and relief on 200 x 250 mm paper, from an edition of 12, 2011. NZ$600 incl GST. | |
| Kahukura, ongaonga etching, drypoint and relief, from an edition of 14, 2010. Contact gallery regarding availability. | |
| Natural Curiosities drypoint,intaglio and relief on 240 x 165 mm paper, from an edition of 14, 2010. NZ$850 incl GST framed; NZ$600 incl GST unframed. | |
| Right Leaning drypoint,intaglio and relief on 240 x 240 mm paper, from an edition of 12, 2010. NZ$600 incl GST. | |
| The Eileen Greenwood Memorial Trophy drypoint and woodblock on 660 x 480 mm paper, from an edition of 12, 2010. NZ$1200 incl GST. | |
| A Bird In The Hand Drypoint and Relief on 505 x 725 mm paper, from an edition of 5, 2009. NZ$735 incl GST. | |
| Albatrosses Drypoint and Woodcut on 785 x 585 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. Edition now sold out. | |
| Chatham Island Taiko Drypoint and Woodcut on 655 x 525 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. NZ$840 incl GST. | |
| Hihi (Green) Drypoint and Woodcut on 575 x 380 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. Contact gallery regarding availability. | |
| Hihi (White) Drypoint and Woodcut on 775 x 580 mm paper, from an edition of 8, 2009. NZ$1260 incl GST. | |
| Mangere Island Drypoint and Relief on 625 x 525 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. Contact gallery regarding availability. | |
| Steads Bush Wren Drypoint and Woodcut (framed) on 930 x 695 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. NZ$1620 incl GST. | |
| Stepping Lightly Drypoint and Woodcut (framed) on 975 x 715 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. NZ$1750 incl GST. | |
| Thanks To The Tomtit Drypoint and intagilo on 685 x 525 mm paper, from an edition of 10, 2009. NZ$735 incl GST. | |
| Time In The Sun, Chatham Island Shag Drypoint and Relief on 515 x 765 mm paper, from an edition of 8, 2009. NZ$1305 incl GST framed; NZ$1155 incl GST unframed. |