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Alice in Victorian Wonderland | Sharon Mitchell

21 Dec 2024 One of the most important themes in Alice in Victorian Wonderland by Sharon Mitchell is the significance of embracing one’s true self. As Alice struggles with societal expectations and limitations of young women as she journeys through the bizarre and unpredictable world of Wonderland, she learns to accept her unique qualities and strength.

Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444,  9400

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Like The Turf | Caroline McQuarrie

21 Dec 2024 Like the Turf explores Pākehā histories of colonial settlement through the examination of skilled immigrants from Cornwall and Southwest Devon who came to Aotearoa in the late 1800s. Combining photographic imagery, embroidery, and textiles to contextualise the lives of these colonial-settlers, Caroline McQuarrie weaves the less visible experience of women and families with the legacy of industry.

Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444,  9400

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Sitting Pretty: The Desserts of Discontent | Victoria McIntosh

21 Dec 2024 Victoria McIntosh’s Sitting Pretty: The Desserts of Discontent takes inspiration from Mrs Beeton’s 1861 Guide to Cookery and Household Management. Padded, painted, and adorned with pearls, these objects that once told stories of aspiration and control have been reimagined to tell a tale of self perception, and body image.

Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444,  9400

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Kei te haere ahau | Caitlin Rose Donnelly

01 Feb 2025 Kei te haere ahau - 'I am going' - like my awa, flowing with the balance of mauri. Strength is drawn from whenua. The force of whakapapa tempers the overwhelming tide of living. Washing and motherhood embody the power and presence of my tīpuna. Kei te haere ahau is a solo exhibition by contemporary Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mamoe, Pākēhā ringatoi Caitlin Rose Donnelly.

Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444,  9400

Tagged as: , Music & arts
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