“…what Davina sees with her open spontaneous eyes is a transient, multicultural world in which people communicate with each other mainly by exchanging ‘things’ or going places rather than by exchanging ideas. A significant artist with a significant message” Jean Coteau, art critic
Printed Press
2017, June
‘Into the Wild’ photos by Stefano Scata, DESIGN ANTHOLOGY, featuring the large painting ‘Seba Ayu’ for a private residence, country Home in Bali, Indonesia.
2017, June
‘Jungle Fever’ photos by Stefano Scata, MARIE CLAIRE MAISON, featuring site specific paintings from the series Living Archipelago for a private residence, country Home in Bali, Indonesia.
2007, October 20
‘Open Gallery’, SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, Australia
2007, August 12
‘Raising Awareness of Marine Life’, JAKARTA POST, Indonesia
2006, June
‘Indoasia’, RSVP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2006, June
‘Livre Transport’, VIVER BEM, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2006, May
‘Artista neozelandesa expoe obras na capital’, JORNAL DCI - Sao Paulo, Brazil
2006, May
‘Sao Paulo Free Transport’, REVISTA KAZA, Brazil
2006, May
‘Miudas’, ESTADO DE SAO PAULO, Brazil
2004, October
‘Ekspresi Bali di Ata Kanvas Dan Keramik Davina Stephens’ by Agus Mulyadi Utomo, BALI POST, Indonesia
2004, August
‘Baliwood’ by Dr. Bob, BALI ADVERTISER, Indonesia
2002, June
‘Davina Stephens Décor Artist’ by Reetika Nijhawan, ELLE DÉCOR, India
2002, January
‘Arty Party’ by Ethel Da Costa, THE HERALD, Goa, India
2002, February
‘Davina: A life full of Fairy Tales’, TIMES OF INDIA, DELHI TIMES by Sanghit Singh, India
2002, March
‘Beachside Stories’ feature, FIRST CITY Magazine, India
2002, February
‘This Kiwi celebrates the colours of Life on her Canvas’, HINDUSTAN TIMES by M. Mishra, India
2002, February
‘Don’t Analyse This’ by A. Vishal, INDIAN EXPRESS, India
2001, May
‘Davina Stephens New Zealander’, L’OFFICIEL MAGAZINE, Mumbai India
2001, May 15
‘Colour My World’ by Ethel Da Costa, FEMINA MAGAZINE, India
2001, January
‘Artist of The week’, THE HERALD, India
2000, December
‘Nuansa Ceria: Studio Davina Stephens’ by L. Rachmania, LARAS (DÉCOR MAGAZINE), Indonesia
1999, March
‘Life Styles’ MARIE CLAIRE, France
1999, August
‘Pun Fun In Colour’ by D.Rai Saraswati, GARUDA INFLIGHT MAGAZINE, Indonesia
1999, December
‘A Young Painter Records Changing Times’ by A.Lococo, BALI ECHO, Indonesia
1999, October
‘Kejenakan Ala Davina Stephens’ by Osi, BALI POST, Indonesia
1998, October 11
‘Davina: A Refreshing Look At Changing Times’ by J.Couteau, JAKARTA POST, Indonesia
Awards and participations
1989
Certificate of excellence in ceramic design for Bill Blass, New York
1989
Achievement award in textile design F.I.T New York
1989
Represented F.I.T in the NY fabric show at Jacob Javits convention centre, New York
1989
Winner of fine art competition at the american embassy school, New Delhi
1989
Deans list F.I.T New York