About
Sandra Kreniski Greaney is a New Zealand local artist. She was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and studied in the US in her teens. She has lived and worked in the USA, Brazil, Cambodia, and Indonesia. Sandra is a New Zealand citizen and calls New Zealand home. She is deeply in love with New Zealand nature and wants to express her unique view of the place through her art.
With a background in Art, Education, and Industrial Design, Sandra has always harboured a deep passion for art. Her journey, marked by diverse cultural experiences and professional achievements, has culminated in her dedication to painting as a way of expression.
Artistic Vision:
Sandra’s oil paintings capture a unique perspective, portraying the beauty of God’s creation. In her own words: “ When I look at nature and start painting, something happens with the image I’m looking at after a few moments. It feels as if I can see it through new lenses and witness an explosion of colors dancing right before my eyes and I wonder if others can see what I see. I want people to be able to see all this overwhelming beauty”. Her work, inspired by the essence of the subjects, offers a reinterpretation that transcends realism and brings forth the ethereal quality and an “other-worldliness”.
Professional Journey:
Sandra believes that her abilities are a gift from her creator to be used to enhance the life of marginalized and vulnerable people. She has been creating learning materials with life saving messages for vulnerable communities all over the world for a number of years. She is one of the founders and directors of Transformational Charitable Trust, former Health Songs International. With years of experience as an illustrator, game designer, and animator, Sandra has developed a distinctive style that blends real-life inspiration with imaginative reinterpretation.
