1 Aug 2024

Nights Culture: Nail Art

From Nights, 9:35 pm on 1 August 2024

Aucklander Tanya Barlow makes works of art, except her canvas is about two centimetres long.

She's been a nail artist for over a decade, specialising in elaborately detailed, colourful designs -- cityscapes, vintage perfume labels, hyperrealistic slugs -- as well as creating looks for TV and film.

She joins Emile Donovan.

A composite image showing Tanya Barlow on the left and a selection of her nail art on the right. Tanya poses with her hands up around her to show off her nails. She wears a black dress and a heart necklace.

Tanya Barlow is a multidisciplinary artist based in Auckland, known for her intricate nail art designs. Photo: Tanya Barlow