OCEANWOOD CREATIVE TRUST
Inspire a world where every life is honoured through creativity and every legacy transcends cultural boundaries
We provides innovative art therapy programs to strengthen communities across New Zealand.
VISION
Our Approach
Why Oceanwood Exists
While our touch is gentle, our foundation is firm.
We bridge the gap between the delicate art of storytelling and the rigour of professional practice, ensuring every life journey is held with absolute dignity and integrity.
In modern care environments, the immense pressure of clinical requirements often leaves little room for the preservation of a person’s inner world. We believe that while medical records capture health, they cannot capture a life’s essence—its wisdom, its cultural depth, and its enduring legacy.
Oceanwood exists to fill this essential gap. We provide the time and the creative expertise needed to ensure that the individual remains visible, honoured, and connected to their community through every stage of their journey.
Mission To foster wellbeing and connection by bridging generations and cultures through creative storytelling, art-based workshops, and archival-grade life documentation
Creating Healing Spaces Through Art
Our Mission
The Pillars of Our Practice
Our Values
Inherent Diginity
We treat every life journey as a masterpiece, acknowledging its unique and lasting value.
Ethical Safety
We operate with rigorous consent and professional integrity, ensuring emotional security at every step.
Deep Listening
We show up with full presence, honouring the silence as much as the words.
Inclusive Connection
We nurture the threads that bind generations and cultures, fostering a sense of belonging for all.
Life Story Documentation
Beyond a record, a legacy of dignity.
Our Services
A professional cinematic service capturing the essence of a lifetime. We transform personal narratives into archival-grade films that bridge generations.
Creative Wellbeing Workshops
Healing through the touch of artistry.
Currently in development: Accepting expressions of interest for 2026 pilots. From handmade paper making to intuitive painting, our workshops provide a safe space for sensory expression and inner calm.
Cultural Connection Initiativetives
Bridges built on shared wisdom.
Currently in development: Accepting expressions of interest for 2026 pilots. Facilitating deep connections between diverse cultures through narrative arts and traditional philosophies, fostering belonging in Aotearoa.
UU Teng | Founder & Project Leader
Our Team
"I believe that professional rigour and deep empathy are inseparable in the art of life documentation."
Yang Guo | Cultural & International Programme Advisor
"I am dedicated to ensuring that every engagement and project we lead is grounded in the highest standards of professional ethics and cultural care."
