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  • Translating the Real

    2025, Current Exhibition

    Every photograph is a translation from the real. In this process the real becomes an artifact, one that’s been mediated by the choices of the photographer to a greater or lesser extent. Artists working with archives and the photographic document have long recognised the tension between the subjective way memory is socially constructed while attempting  to stay true…

    Translating the Real

  • Raranga Taura Kūtai ki Wairaka / 4 – 18 April, 2025

    2025

    This installation features taura kūtai (woven mussel ropes) made from harakeke gathered at Rangimārie Pā Harakeke and woven by Hinewaimarama Reihana-White, with support from John Kaulima-Panapa and members of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei weaving rōpū, Te Puāwai. Framed images by Peeti Lamwilai accompany the taura, documenting the making process and the relationships that sustain this kaupapa.…

    Raranga Taura Kūtai ki Wairaka / 4 – 18 April, 2025

  • Gestures and Relations / 12 – 26 March, 2025

    2025

    A photographic investigation into expressions of spontaneity in Psychodrama.

    Gestures and Relations / 12 – 26 March, 2025

  • Underbelly / 25-27 February, 2025

    2025, Postgraduate

    Through a painting practice, the non-verbal and sensate territories of experience, memory, perception are explored.

    Underbelly / 25-27 February, 2025

  • The Fake Beast / 11 – 12 February, 2025

    2025, Postgraduate

    A post-anthropocentric representation of wildlife in picture book illustration.

    The Fake Beast / 11 – 12 February, 2025

  • Eruption | Disruption / 10 – 25 October, 2024

    2024

    Thematically positioned, this exhibition features a breadth of research lead by Creative Industries staff –  Karen Crisp, Gina Ferguson, Kristy Gorman, Cristian de Groot, Dale Leyland,  Allan McDonald, Svetlana Parmenter, Danny Rowlandson, Emma Smith,  Becca Wood and  Paul Woodruffe.  The exhibitors also wish to acknowledge the various contributing collaborations and research partners in this exhibition:…

    Eruption | Disruption / 10 – 25 October, 2024

  • Unpopular Mechanics / 5 – 26 September, 2024

    2024

    This exhibition foregrounds contemporary painting practice,  featuring selected works by Alyssa Beckwith, Reece King, Kenneth Merrick, Kirsten Roberts, Emma Smith and Tira Walsh. Curated by Emma Smith

    Unpopular Mechanics / 5 – 26 September, 2024

  • Nature; Mana, Majesty and Mayhem / 28-30 August, 2024

    2024, Postgraduate

    Master of Creative Practice – exhibition

    Nature; Mana, Majesty and Mayhem / 28-30 August, 2024

  • Finished Works and Works in Process / 15 – 22 August 2024

    2024, Postgraduate

    A selection of our Masters of Creative Practice students works from their ICIB9003 course work at various stages of their creative research projects.

    Finished Works and Works in Process / 15 – 22 August 2024

  • Toi Ki Roto, Toi Ki Waho – Art In, Art Out / 5 – 9 August 2024

    2024, Postgraduate

    Breathing Through Contemporary Art Practices as Rongoa (Healing) Embedded in Kaupapa Māori Methodologies

    Toi Ki Roto, Toi Ki Waho – Art In, Art Out / 5 – 9 August 2024

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