Jan Nigro (1921-2012)
Born in Gisborne, she enrolled at Elam, School of Fine Arts, Auckland in 1937. Nigro has had an extensive exhibition career. She is an astute observer of human behaviour, succinctly appraising the world around her in her search to understand the figure. She is aware of the trends of her time and responds to the way society adapts to issues by delivering works that are innovative and unique.
She was awarded the MBE for Services to the Arts in 1993. In 1996, she published her autobiography "Apple for the Teacher" with David Bateman Ltd, Auckland.
