Exhibitions

Photosynthesis hosts exhibitions to display the incredible work of our featured artists

Pig Tucker - Irenie How

Irenie How shows a series of images and mixed media works questioning distinctions between fact and fiction through portraits, childhood memories, and city slogans

22 October 2024 - 26 October 2024

Epoché - Irenie How

Epoché by Irenie How is a series of photographic and physical images and assemblages delving into themes of fragmentation, noise, and material culture. The term that defines the show describes the practice of letting go by abstaining from judgment, as well as an inclination towards observation and contentment with reality as it is.

1 October 2024 - 5 October 2024

A Universal Law of Gravitation - Irenie How

A Universal Law of Gravitation explores Waitaha Canterbury and the motions of everyday life through photos of its space-time bodies, objects, and landmarks. This exhibition launched Irenie’s artist residency.

29 July 2024 - 3 August 2024

Plural Realities: Pigments of Perception - Stuart Clook

A captivating photographic journey into the intriguing realm of trichrome photography, brought to life using the timeless 19th century printing techniques of color carbon transfer and gum bichromate. This body of work was made during Stuart’s artist residency.

27 May 2024 - 2 June 2024

Picturing Aotearoa - Stuart Clook

Picturing Aotearoa - The Art and Craft of the Handmade Print is an exhibition of handcrafted New Zealand landscape prints by Stuart Clook showcasing a unique combination of science, craftsmanship, and personal expression.

1 April 2024 - 7 April 2024

Invisible - Janneth Gil

 Invisible by Janneth Gil, Photosynthesis’ second artist-in-residence, explores wellness through photography, transforming medical experiences into moments for healing and acceptance of our imperfect bodies.

29 November 2023 - 22 December 2023

Our Place

The five photographers in Our Place bring us closer to their significant place, its experience and their thoughts and feelings about being. Our Place is about seeing and doing, practical outcomes coordinated, informed and appraised through the Photographic Storytelling Workshop led by photographer Janneth Gil with Photosynthesis.

13 October 2023 - 3 November 2023

Jamie Price’s Artist Residency

Jamie Price is Photosynthesis’ first resident artist. This exhibit consists of a collection of photographs from Jamie’s personal archives taken during adventures with friends, holidays with family and exploration of local landscape both urban and natural.

10 February 2023 - 5 March 2023