Known as a painter, her work is notable for its vivid realism and feminist references. Many of Rockel's paintings are portraits, often influenced by her travels through Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Nepal and India. Rockel has exhibited with the
Canterbury Society of Arts and
The Group in 1973 and 1975. In 1975 she was part of the exhibition
Six Women Artists, organised by
Allie Eagle at the Robert McDougall Art Gallery, exhibiting with Stephanie Sheehan, Joanna Harris,
Rhondda Bosworth, Joanne Hardy, and Jane Arbuckle. Her works are held in collections at the
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu. == References ==