Exhibitions Calendar
The Photosynthesis exhibition space is the only gallery dedicated to photography in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Open calls, solo and group shows, and resident artist works are shown.
See current Open Calls, make a submission, propose an exhibition and find out more here.
A Palmful of Parsley - Jessica Fleming
Tracing the space between experimentation and intention, bringing together Jessica Fleming’s works across alternative analogue processes and digital photography.
Thank You For Visiting (where ai tells you) - Heather Milne
An exhibition of postcard places with written interference from the ether.
Open
An exhibition from our widest open call for all photographers to show your work at the opening of the new Photosynthesis dedicated photography exhibition space.
Bird People - Eva Lorenz
Photosynthesis resident artist Eva Lorenz's multidisciplinary exhibition of photographed hand-crafted costumes based on Earth's birds.
Manual Experimental Photography - Eva Lorenz
The first exhibition of Eva Lorenz's artist residency at Photosynthesis showcasing work created using manual effects.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jamie Price’s Artist Residency Exhibition
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.