Dulux New Zealand wanted a unique, sustainable, and memorable way to bring together 55 members of their trade sales and marketing team for an end-of-year celebration. They chose a 2 hour sand art workshop with land artist Kenrick Smith on the stunning shores of Mount Maunganui.

The team arrived to discover a giant, 30-meter-wide Dulux dog and logo already raked into the sand—a powerful and unexpected visual to kick off the event. After a group photo, Kenrick shared the story behind his journey with mental health and  Rake Healing and guided the group through a short mindfulness meditation to ground and connect everyone to the space.

Participants were then handed bamboo sticks and rakes, taught the basic sand art techniques, and split into teams. Each team was tasked with designing their own sand mandala that reflected Dulux’s brand values and creative energy—resulting in a vibrant, collaborative artwork that celebrated both teamwork and innovation.