Tuku Whakatu – April 2026

As part of the current Tuku Whakatu celebrations I have been invited to exhibit at the Richmond Library,

Tuku Whakatu
Richmond Library
280 Queen Street, Richmond.

1st –  29th April 2026.

This is the collections of paintings on display at the Library:

Old Constabulary, Brightwater
Watercolour

Somerset Farm Cottage, Mahana
Watercolour

Broadgreen Historic House, Stoke/Nelson
Watercolour

Isel House, Stoke/Nelson
Watercolour

Unicorns in Tasman
Watercolour

Meet for a Coffee at Java Hut
Watercolour

Upper Moutere On The Spot
Watercolour

Shopping at Jared’s
Watercolour

I enjoyed creating these artworks as they connect to community and ancestry. These buildings fascinated me because they were constructed with the materials found in the area, often beautiful wood and stones, rocks. Also, I enjoyed reading up on the history of the buildings and their owners. It enriched the connection to my neighbourhood. I have always believed that beauty, strength and guidance are influenced by our surroundings, the present and the past. Historic structures are witnesses of life, love, whanau, pride, ambitions and connection to the land. They are witnesses of time, and experiencing them can fill you with pride for your ancestry and strength for your future.