Photography: Babiche Martens
Jen Sievers is an Auckland-based artist whose vibrant, joy-filled works capture the warmth, colour and escapism of tropical destinations. Drawing inspiration from travel, nature and the dreamy feeling of being far from everyday life, her creative practice explores lush landscapes, nostalgic holiday imagery and playful botanical forms. Her artwork Glow State, featured in our Year of Art series, evokes the hazy beauty of sunrise and sunset, inviting a sense of calm, warmth and wanderlust into the home.
Below, read our Q&A with Jen Sievers, and purchase a copy of the July 2026 issue of Your Home and Garden to collect your very own Glow State art print.
What are you up to creatively at the moment?
At the moment, I’m exploring a theme I’ve been calling Elsewhere – a bit of a love letter to escapism, tropical places and the dreamy feeling of being somewhere warm, lush and far away from everyday life. I’ve just come back from Hawaii, so I’m still very much in that headspace: palms, soft skies, vivid flowers, salt air and that gorgeous holiday feeling. I’m also working on a new set of 3D flowers, which feels like a really playful extension of that world.
Where are you finding the most inspiration for your current work?
Honestly, in daydreaming. I’m very inspired by the feeling of tropical holidays – not just the place itself, but the way you feel when you’re there. Slower, lighter, more open. I’ve also been looking at vintage Hawaiian travel posters, old postcards, tropical gardens and those almost unreal colour combinations you get in nature when you’re somewhere lush and sun-drenched.
What’s the story behind Glow State?
Glow State came from a series of sunrise and sunset paintings I was working on. I wanted to create something that felt warm, hazy and dreamy – like that golden moment when the light changes and everything feels a little bit softer. It’s less about a specific place and more about a feeling: calm, warmth, and that lovely in-between state where the day is either beginning or gently ending.
Where in the house would the print look best?
Because it’s a mini print, I think it’s perfect for those little corners of the home that need a bit of love – a bedside table, hallway nook, shelf, desk, or anywhere you want a small hit of colour and joy.
To see more of Jen Sievers’ work, visit jensievers.com, and purchase a copy of the July 2026 issue of Your Home and Garden to collect your very own Glow State art print.
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