Santie Cronje wears two hats as both an artist and a gallery owner. Her studio is based just outside the small town of Tirau, in the South Waikato region of New Zealand. Santie has been working with galleries since 2008 and participated in various group and solo exhibitions over the years. In May of 2018,  she launched Deciduus Gallery with her partner, Shane Berger. This charming space, located in Taupo, features a wide array of Santie’s art and a carefully curated collection by a select group of New Zealand artists. The gallery exemplifies her love for nurturing art and supporting independent creatives, providing an inviting environment for visitors to explore and appreciate diverse artistic expressions.