Prue MacDougall

Artist Print Maker

Prue MacDougall is a New Zealand-born artist and printmaker whose work is characterised by its dreamlike narratives and symbolic complexity. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction from the Elam School of Fine Art at the University of Auckland in 1985, receiving the Auckland University Annual Prize of Excellence in Fine Arts that same year.

Her practice explores the layered themes of myth, memory, and identity—crafting visual narratives that blur the boundaries between fantasy and reality. Each piece invites viewers into imagined worlds while offering intimate glimpses into personal and collective histories. Through intricate detail and whimsical composition, Prue creates works that evoke curiosity and wonder, reflecting on the intangible connections that shape human experience.

Her artistic development has been enriched by extensive travel and close engagement with masterworks in major galleries and museums across Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. She has also undertaken postgraduate study at leading international art institutions, deepening her technical and conceptual approach.

Prue’s hand-printed works are held in public and private collections throughout New Zealand and internationally, including the prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum in London. She is currently represented by PG Printmaker Gallery (Melbourne, Australia), Railway Street Gallery (Auckland, New Zealand), and No. 1 Parnell (Rawene, New Zealand).