Mickey Espino is a contemporary artist based in Hawke’s Bay who creates metaphorical abstractions inspired by the richness of human phenomenological experience. He uses the ancient art of Kintsugi throughout his art, as a metaphor for the idea that broken things can be made even more beautiful through their mending and teaching us to embrace the scars and imperfections in life.

It is Mickey’s mission to share his gifts in both creating and healing. In fact, he maintains a dual career in both the arts and science by staying prolific in the visual art scene mainly in Hawke’s Bay, and also working in the Neurotherapy department at the hospital. Mickey is passionate about both creating art and making a difference in people’s lives through therapy.