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Publications and Projects

Artwork Microsoft Lobby

Microsoft opened their doors to a brandnew office in Auckland, designed by Jasmax. Jo Mertens was approached to supply the photography for the artwork in the lobby. The photos, images of a fern frond, nikau palm, paua shell and a pohutukawa, were screenprinted on lightboxes - approximately one meter high - and installed in Microsoft's lobby. July 2006.

Air New Zealand promotion

Far Beyond Creative supplied the images to decorate a shipping container for a promotion in Frankfurt, Germany. The images were printed to fit the 6 x 2.5 m wall and ceiling of the container that was used to promote Air New Zealand flights from Europe to New Zealand.

Rugby World Cup 2011

Jo Mertens supplied two images for the Rugby World Cup 2011 promotion badges (Whangarei and Nelson).

New Office CBRE

The head office for CBRE in New Zealand of CB Richard Ellis Pty Ltd, the world's biggest commercial property services company, has taken level 14 at the 17-level A grade, five star green rated office tower 21 Queen St in Auckland. The tower is a striking, glass-clad, light and transparent building on one of the best sites in Auckland's CBD and waterfront precinct. The interior designed by Creative Spaces Ltd has given the office a fantastic fresh look. Far Beyond Creative Ltd provided the flax images that were printed onto frosted vinyl film at between 1250mm and 1800mm high and attached to the glass panels throughout the office. Photos courtesy of Incredible Images.

NZ Post

NZ Post approached Jo Mertens for the photography (images of Auckland Sky Tower and Wellington Beehive) on the new Coin Collection packages, released in November 2006. Release quantity: 20,000. Shelf Life: Approximately 3 years.

Dulux Colours of New Zealand

Jo Mertens supplied more than 100 images for the multimedia presentation for the new Dulux Colours of New Zealand series. This multimedia presentation was created by Michael Hodgson of Pitch Black, and performed at the presentation in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin. A selection of these images were used for artworks on canvas that were unveiled at the same presentation.

Zoom! Digital Printing & Design

Jo Mertens supplied cover photos for the 2010 and 2011 Maori/English Diaries by Zoom Digital Printing & Design.

Interior of retail shop in Whitianga

One of our images was used to decorate a wall of a retail store in Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula. The interior was designed by a retail advertising agency in Auckland.

Olympic Pools and Fitness Centre Photoshoot

The Olympic Pools and Fitness Centre needed new photography for their website and virtual tour. Jo Mertens was asked to capture the spirit of the Pools and Fitness Centre in Newmarket, Auckland.

Aerial Photoshoot Britomart

Jo Mertens provided aerial photography for the presentation of the Auckland Britomart Precinct development plans, the largest heritage restoration project ever undertaken in New Zealand.

Century 21 New Zealand Ltd

Jo Mertens supplied the main cover photo for the brochure of the Management Retreat Program held in Wellington.

BeesOnline Honey Centre Product Photoshoot

Jo Mertens provided the product photography as well as photos of the cafe.

The Living Room, Christchurch

We supplied the photo for the decoration of the wall of cafe The Living Room situated in the MWH building in Christchurch. This unique interior was designed by Creative Spaces Interior Designers in Auckland.

Japan Mint

Jo Mertens supplied the image for the packaging design of a coin set which includes a NZ silver coin and some Japanese coins. Released in Japan. Quantity: 35,000.