Brad Novak

Artist - Auckland

Check out Brad's Rugby World Cup 2011 inspired work and other great souvenirs.

On meeting Brad one immediately gets a sense of his passion and energy. But there is also more to him than first meets the eye. His curious journey and developing dual careers epitomises Brad as a clever bastard. As an artist and practicing medical doctor Brad sees both parts of his working life as symbiotic.Born in Auckland in 1976 with Croatian heritage, Brad graduated from Auckland Medical School in the late 1990s. He openly acknowledges never seriously having the opportunity in his youth to study visual arts. However, a turning point in life then occurred during his OE with his wife: "Katrina single-handedly opened my eyes to the joys of art. It was during one of our visits to a famous gallery that she laid down a challenge for me to make my own artwork - and the rest is history!"Specialising in public health medicine, Brad embraced strong ethical foundations such as the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi and the need for doctors to show leadership in the prevention of disease and also the promotion of good health in our society. "I feel privileged to have two exciting careers that I am passionate about. Public Health Medicine feeds into my art-making and this practice in turn has a positive influence on my ability and enthusiasm for making a real difference to the health of people in Aotearoa. I have found a balance that I once only dreamed of."