Julie Moselen

Julie Moselen is a metal sculpture artist based in West Auckland, New Zealand, recognised for her abstract use of corten steel, gold and bronze.

Family background Moselen's Cornish upbringing is seen in her works' symbolism. After relocating to New Zealand in 1998, she created her own contemporary jewellery studio whilst simultaneously experimenting with different mediums including printmaking, painting, stone carving and sculpture. after completing her Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Metal Craft and Jewellery Design, She is now represented by Black Door Gallery.

She is now based West Auckland as a sculptor and resident artist at Corban Estate Arts Centre. These roles have also allowed her to be tutor in different art mediums for multiple age groups for at least 14 years, including her role as head tutor of 'Alt Arts' for the Alternative Education programme offered by Corban Centre. 26 September 2025 - 25 October 2025 Wishes on the Wind Stephanie Sandercock and Julie Moselen Paintings and Sculptures Penwith Society of Arts in Cornwall Gallery Whenua Pupuke (2020), Julie Moselen, at the North Shore Hospital on the shores of Lake Pupuke on the North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand.

Recognition

Moselen's piece Unity for NZ Sculpture On Shore 2021 was reviewed by New Zealand art critic John Daly-Peoples. Her work entitled Continuum Amplas was noted by New Zealand arts reviewer John Daly-Peoples in his account of Sculpture on the Gulf 2022. Similarly, the same work was discussed in a 2022 Stuff article on the exhibition. With Black Door Gallery, a selection of her works were exhibited at the Aotearoa Art Fair in April 2024. In 2024 RNZ reported on her Draco the Dragon corten steel and gold leaf sculpture that once sat atop an old wine vat at Corban Estate Arts Centre was stolen.