The concern for continuation and survival gave rise to the title ‘Tipping Point’ (2019) for printmaker Denise Copland’s exhibition at the Chambers Gallery, Christchurch, May 28th - 15th June. Keep Reading

Zina Swanson’s ceramics and works on paper are the subject of an installation-based exhibition at the Jonathan Smart Gallery, developed during her time as the recipient of the Grace Butler Memorial Foundation Award at Ara residency Keep Reading

Edwards + Johann spent time in 2018 building a close relationship with Whakaari/White Island. As the inaugural artists of Whakatane Museum’s Volcanic Artist Residency, the duo visited Whakatane in April and October, travelling to the active volcano of White Island. While exploring the perilous nature of this site, the artists were exposed to the pr Keep Reading

Although he’s always been a painter, Lust graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in film from the University of Canterbury. Ed Lust's films – whether abstract projections, music videos or feature length – have always been undeniably painterly while his paintings use light, colour and depth of field in a ways which speak of someone well familiar wit Keep Reading

Described by Andrew Paul Wood as an impresario of the potentials of colour, translucence, wash and layering, teasing out unexpected effects,' her recent exhibition at the Jonathan Smart Gallery sees Kristy Gorman 'pushing her practice into novel and largely unexplored territory...' Keep Reading

Featuring scenes of colonial life and powerful portrayals of the South Island landscape, Hidden Light taps into aspects of our local history and natural environment while providing some insight into nineteenth-century photographic processes. Keep Reading

Graffiti and street art have always inherently been acts of communication. Through a pair of tragic and unexpected events, March necessitated some reflection on this aspect of urban art. Keep Reading

American conceptual artist and photographer William Wegman is described as the artist who ensure 1970s video art would not be entirely perceived as boring. Central to his reputation and legacy has been the artist filming and photographing his Weimaraner dogs for over 50 years. Keep Reading

Head [case]'s engagement with an entirely new medium is a testament to Morison’s ongoing sense of playfulness and her exploratory making processes. There are methodical collisions in material and concepts; a delight taken in meshing the familiar with the bizarre. Keep Reading

Gareth Brighton's paintings may be delivered with a modesty of scale - 28 x 22cm - but they possess a presence that controls the gallery’s space. Keep Reading