Finding Direction is an exhibition of ceramic art by Nicola Dench.
As you read this hundreds of people are on the move, making a dangerous and unpredictable journey in the hope of a better life. Finding Direction uses the boat as a metaphor for hopes and dreams, alongside nautical references, to explore the space we occupy between where we have been and where we are going.
We see and hear about a lot of Day of the Dead events and parties, but do we stop to think about death? Do we know where this celebration comes from and what Catrinas really are? Come join us for this week-long celebration of our dead and of death.
There will be different events every day. Please see programme for more information and join us in the Parade on Saturday with your best Catrina and Catrín costume.
Flux: A continuous change, the state of in-between. Whitireia Visual Arts students present a showcase of printmaking, painting, textiles and jewellery. Flux is the constant development and continuous flow of creative energy among students.
Rising Tide is a fundraising exhibition hosted by Oil Free Wellington featuring works donated by artists from across the community.
Whilst Rising Tide represents the physical phenomenon of rising sea levels and other major effects of climate change, it also represents the rising tide of opposition to fossil fuel extraction and use, and the growing commitment of communities to begin a just transition away from our current systems of exploitation.
Sophie Gardiner creates rich and vibrant artwork, often using unconventional materials. Her work is motivated by animal, social and environmental issues, though is always gestural, bold and often displaying a sense of irony. Her lively exhibition combines an installation, paintings, ceramics, textiles and sculptures which will prompt consideration from the viewer and an appreciation of the chosen materials.
What matters to first-time mothers? This exhibit will showcase bold multimedia work by new mothers. It presents cutting-edge research on motherhood, storytelling, and care. “It takes a village”, but what does that look like? Visitors are invited to contribute to a collage that represents our vision of collective caretaking.
Open to everyone, including babies and children.
EVENT
Play morning and parent coffee
Thursday 30 January, 9am - 12pm
A collection of work by ten Masters of Architecture students from the Wellington School of Architecture. From drawings, to models, to collages, and more, In the Making showcases a range of approaches to the making of architecture.
Bo Amoafo, Tom Arbuckle, Callum Campbell, Emelie Clarke, Logan Cooper, Harriet Cobham, Harry Coxhead-Whyte, Jordan Knight, Rebecca Kneale, Ellen O'Malley.
CLOSING EVENT
Saturday 8 February, 6pm
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Fragile Foundations is a photographic exhibition that brings into focus the earthquake-prone buildings of Wellington—a city that knows the ground beneath it can shift at any moment. Part visual critique of the negligence that postpones essential upkeep, part social commentary on the changing nature of building codes and political risk appetites, this exhibition documents a period of time characterised equally by inertia and change.
During lockdown I started a project called Inksolation. I'd generate a prompt using a random word generator and create an artwork inspired by that word. What came out was an incredible body of work; often hilarious, usually whackadoo. My pals ended up eagerly awaiting the next one too and creativity became a great balm against the lockdown depression. It gave me a sense of purpose, something to focus on, and made people laugh.
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