A. R. Newbery, C. Tansley and T. Whareaitu are Pāmutana based Māori artists, museum infiltrators and friends.

We invite you to our first show together, SAY LESS, SEE MORE, a kaupapa driven collection of artworks gathered to interrogate the state of the government, the environment and the injustice visited upon our fellow tangata whenua around the world.

Miscellany is a five-part collection of books from around Aotearoa. Two of the categories are collaborations between members of the Association of Hand Printers and the Association of Book Crafts. Bug Books 2022 and Fairy Tales 2023 gave the printers and binders free rein to interpret the themes as they wished. Miniature You Are Quoting Shakespeare books celebrate the 400th anniversary of the printing of the Bard’s First Folio and there are a few examples of the 2022 New From Old competition. Lastly, there are several entries from the inaugural John Sansom Memorial Competition.

All in all these books showcase the depth and breadth of the printing and binding crafts in Aotearoa.

Samuel Scully is an early career photographic artist based in Poneke / Wellington. Concerned with the world around him, Samuel aims to decipher the underlying rhythms that contribute to our shared understanding of lived experience. Primarily working within the modern tradition of ‘post documentary’ Samuel uses the interplay of subject and perspective to create new narratives in his long form photographic projects. Going West aims to act as a poetic reconstruction of the known rhythms of development in young men’s lives within rural Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Palm in Our Hands is a compelling visual narrative comprising over 150 evocative charcoal drawings. Without the use of words, this book transcends traditional boundaries to delve into human history.

Bridget Gowan is a multi-disciplinary artist, maker and creative based in the Manawatū. Her work is layered, contemplative, nostalgic, and often inspired by nature. She includes reuse, recycling and repurposing in her work, with a focus on making the mundane or discarded beautiful.

These works show my passion and love for animals and nature. I have loved nature from a young age and have always taken interest in animals, insects and all things living.
My collection of Pūrerehua represents my interest in butterflies and shows how we can capture nature’s beauty without harming it.

Born to Create: “Catalyst for Change” is not only an exhibition but a transformative journey into the stories of resilient women who defied societal norms.
Through a series of vibrant portraits, the exhibition showcases influential women who challenged societal norms, shifting paradigms in society. By liberating thoughts and encouraging authenticity, these women paved the way for greater freedom of expression. The exhibition goes beyond a mere tribute; it is an educational tool, introducing the remarkable achievements of these influential women to a wider audience.

The artwork in this exhibition has all been made by Shaista Neek Qadam.
Shaista likes to use water colour, paint, pencil colours and oil pastel colours to her art works. For Shaista art means beauty and these paintings portray the beauty of nature and humanity.

Tilomai, So’otaga
Jenn Tonumaipe’a Ferrell- Taylor
I N I
Multidisciplinary Artist & Conscious Creator
SAMOAN/ IRISH
(Falelima/ Lepa/ Falealupo/ Dublin)

I have always loved to create & have spent my life exploring a range of different media. I am both a Jeweller & Leadlighter by trade, but love to explore a wide range of activities including pottery & ceramics, leatherwork, fabric art, resin, sculpture & metalwork, to name a few.
I like to make things that are quirky & rustic & I’m always amazed by the way my pieces evolve as I work on them.

Dear Art Lovers,
If you’re in Te Papaioea Palmerston North – please feel welcome to join us on December 9th for the opening preview of our new show Wild Creatures. We can’t wait to show you our new stuff made from ancient ideas and to transform the Main Gallery into our exhibition!
Love Dani, Becks and Lynette x 

Manawatū based artist Moodymiss (Sarah Moody) focuses on creating works that capture character and bring a smile to your face. Having grown up between England, Zimbabwe and then New Zealand she pulls her inspiration from these locations and their respected flora and fauna.
 
Her love of dogs was further added to by spending time on her grandparent’s farm in Zimbabwe where there were 9 farm dogs to run around with (a dream for a dog obsessed kid).
 
“Painting dogs is an absolute delight and I enjoy the diversity in colours, shapes and sizes. Capturing a dogs personality in a painting is a great feeling”