North & South
30 May—14 June
North and South is an exhibition exploring New Zealand’s identity and history through the lens of two landscape artists.
Mark Wooller and John Toomer have spent their artistic careers painting New Zealand’s North and South Islands respectively. Sensitive to their individual regions, the curation of the two artists together will explore the stories of New Zealand, our topography, landscape and heritage.
Documenting change is of fundamental importance for a society, and our artists are conduits for capturing and preserving these changes. The two artists of this exhibition have dedicated themselves to this cause, thoughtfully and consistently documenting New Zealand for over 30 years. Landscape is a start point for both artists, but it is the inclusion of the human trace, our engagement and connection with the landscape that brings their paintings to life, presenting us rich and complex narratives.
Featured Artwork: ‘Last Light on the Shearers Kitchen- Home Hills Station’ by John Toomer
