Nick Barry - Scenic Artist

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Nick Barry was born an illustrator, schooled at Whitecliffe College of Art & Design and has grown to be a coveted scenic painter in film and television. His organic mark making and passion for colour has developed over the past 8 years in the industry, building a treasure trove of spontaneous thought streams and unique painting techniques which gel into his own thriving personal practice. His creative finesse has led him to work in leading artistic roles along side internationally renowned film productions, such as Netflix, Warner Brothers and Disney. Nick has prolific artistic experience and offers his creativity through a variety of niche skills.

Interpret design drawings • Produce samples • Work with production teams • Faux finishes • Picture vehicle painting • Large scale set painting • Standby scenic/onset • Woodgraining • Murals • Textures and carving • Professional soft-mats/props painting • Specialty creative paint finishes • Location painting • Creative direction • Communicate with designers • Basic set fabrication • Traditional Sign-writing • Scheduling work flow • Training interns/brush hands

Experience

2026 - “Zelda” Sony Productions. Scenic Foreman. Head of department, Wade Hannett. Production Designer, Dan Dorrance.

2025/2026- “Greyhound 2” Disney Studios (Sydney) Apple Original . Scenic Foreman. Head of department, Martin Bruveris .
Production Designer, Deborah Riley.

2025 - “Street Fighter” Disney Studios (Sydney) . Leading Hand Scenic. Head of department, Gaetano Lagan’s.
Production Designer, Kevin Kavanaugh.

2025 - “Ash vs Evil dead, Burn” Starz. Scenic Artist. Head of department, Paul Ny.
Production Designer, Nick Connors.

2025 - “Heart of the Beast” Pararmount Pictures. Greens Scenic Artist. Head of department, Ollie Wishart.
Production Designer, Greg Berry.

2024 - “East of Eden” Netflix. Lead Scenic Artist. Head of department, Wade Hannett.
Production Designer, Grant Major.

2024 - “Balls Up” . Amazon MGM (Gold Coast) Scenic Artist. Head of department, Ben McCosker .
Production Designer, Gary Mackay.

2024 - “Play Dirty” . Disney (Sydney) Scenic Artist. Head of department, Gaetano Lagana.
Production Designer, Owen Paterson.

2024 - “Klara and the Sun” Sony pictures. Scenic Artist. Head of department, Wade Hannett.
Production Designer, Ra Vincent.

2023 - “Deep Water” Arclight films. Standby Scenic Artist.
Onset Art director, Simon Hall.
Production Designer, Helen Strevens.

2023 - “Hobbiton Movie Set” Peter Jackson.
Bagshot interiors. Scenic Artist.
Project Designer, Ra Vincent.

2023 - “Minecraft” Warner Bros. Scenic Artist.
Head of department, Paul Ny.
Production Designer, Grant Major

2023 - "Chief of War" Apple TV. Scenic Artist. 
Head of Department, Giles Smith.
Production designer, Robert Key.

2022 - "Our Flag Means Death" Season 1, HBO Max. Scenic Artist.
Head of Department, Wade Hannett.
Production Designer, Ra Vincent.

2022 - "Les Mills/Reebok Training Adverts". Scenic Painter. 
Production Designer, RA Studios.

2022 - "Sweet Tooth" Season 2, Netflix. Picture Vehicles Painter.
Head of Department, Marjorie Marshall. 
Production Designer, Nick Bassett.

2021/2022 - "M3GAn" Universal Pictures. Scenic Artist. 
Head of Department, Lauren May.
Production Designer, Kim Sinclair.

2021 - "No Exit" 20th Century Studios. Scenic Artist. 
Head of Department, Wade Hannett.
Production Designer, Gary Mackay.

2021 - "Cowboy Bebop" Season 1, Netflix. Scenic Artist. 
Head of Department, Wade Hannett.
Production Designers Gary Mackay/ Grant Major.

2020 - "Les Mills/Reebok Training Adverts". Scenic Painter. 
Production Designer, RA Studios.

2020 - "Sweet tooth" Season 1, Netflix. Scenic Painter.
Head of Department, Marjorie Marshall.
Production Designer, Nick Bassett

2019 - "The Power of the Dog" Netflix. Lead Hand. 
Head of Department, Marjorie Marshall.
Production Designer Grant Major.

2018 - "Mulan" Disney. Scenic Painter.
Head of Department, Paul Ny.
Production Designer Grant Major.

2016 - "Ash vs Evil Dead" Season 2, Starz. Brush Hand. 
Head of Department, Paul Ny.
Production Designer, Nick Bassett

Referee contact details available on request.

Education, Accolades, & Exhibitions

Rocky’s Garage, Ponsonby Joint show. Exhibiting with Monster valley. February 2018
Wabi Sabi Resident artist. Exhibiting in joint shows. November 2017-March 2018
Mint Gallery, Whitianga Joint show. Exhibiting with Wabi Sabi. January 2018
Mint Gallery, Whitianga Joint show. Exhibiting as Bazman. October 2019
Morganmade, Napier Joint show. Exhibiting as Baz ‘n’ the Dragon Dawgs. December 2020-January 2021
Eggsentric Joint show, Exhibiting as Baz ‘n’ the Dragon Dawgs. October 2021-January 2022
Hula Cafe Solo show, Exhibiting as Baz ‘n’ the Dragon Dawgs. April-July 2022

Whitecliffe School of Fine Arts - Certificate in Fine Arts 2012 - 2015
Completed a comprehensive foundation program earning a certificate in Fine Arts and NCEA Level 3.
Awarded Top Student Certificate.
Awarded Scholarship for continuing studies.

Landmark Forum Education 2012 - 2016
Completed forum in action, advanced course, self expression and leadership.

Howick College 2008 - 2012
Completed NCEA Level 1 and 2.