Eva Borka is a Wellington based artist and poet and the author of two books of her paintings and poetry, "Where Music Lives" and the international award winning "Laughter and Magic Shoes", a third book is nearing completion.  

Eva was born in Chile of Hungarian parents, the family immigrated to New Zealand when she was a child.  People are the main inspiration for Eva's work - relationships, emotions, the search for meaning and belonging, the journey of life in all its complexities, challenges and joys, our connection with Mother Earth.  She paints from the heart with vibrant colours and a strong syense of symmetry and design, her Hungarian heritage including the folk art tradition are a powerful influence and rich source of inspiration.

Eva's professional life has been varied, senior roles in the corporate world, years as a business consultant, but always painting and writing poetry whenever possible.  Eventually the call of the creative became too strong and she stepped away from her business career to open a studio gallery.

Eva has exhibited her work regularly in cities around New Zealand and in Europe, her paintings are held in public and private collections both locally and overseas.  

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