13TH ANNUAL AUTUMN EXHIBITION
- Mar 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 7
I’m absolutely delighted that Elemental has been selected for the 13th Annual Autumn Exhibition, on show through March 2026. Expertly curated by Melissa Reimer, this year’s exhibition promises to be another inspiring celebration of art in nature, and I’m thrilled to be part of it for a second year.
Elemental began in Aotearoa as a line drawing series of fun, fictional supernatural, deities/atua- like characters representing earth, water, air, and fire.
“After travelling through Nepal pre-pandemic I began practising yoga on a regular basis and I loved how I felt. I met a highly skilled teacher on my return to Aotearoa and began to incorporate a short morning meditation and found the space between thoughts when the mind is quiet is a fascinating feeling to try and put to paper. I grew as an observer both inward and outward, letting the experience change the way I drew”.
Over the past year, this body of work has grown through the support of many generous collaborators ranging from technicians, engineers, programmers, builders, family, friends, and mentors.
Fabricated from marine-grade stainless steel (316), this material is resistant to corrosion and weathering, ensuring longevity and minimal environmental impact. The series explores the interplay between nature, technology, and the environment.
For the first time at Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden, the complete series will be presented together in exhibition. Earth, Water, Air, and Fire will stand side by side as I have always imagined. Seeing them united feels both grounding and expansive, a quiet milestone in my practice.
Elemental has marked a welcome creative shift, moving my work into unpredictable territory and encouraging me to trust instinct as much as intention. The sculptures sit confidently among the kānuka, their forms alive against the rich dark backdrop. Taking onboard the curators advice the tall black plinths recede gently into the landscape, allowing the lines to extend into the surrounding deep green environment.
It is a privilege to present the complete series and to offer collectors and emerging enthusiasts alike the opportunity to engage with this important body of work at a defining moment in its evolution.
My gratitude also goes out to Peter Joyce and Annabel Menzies-Joyce, co-founders of the Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden. To Melissa Reimer, the curator; and to all who continue to nurture this extraordinary space for art and community.
I look forward to welcoming you and sharing the Elemental series in its entirety.
Open 3 weekends over March 2026
Saturday & Sunday 7 | 8, 14 | 15, 21 | 22
10am – 4pm and also by appointment.
More than 100 artworks are for sale. The opportunity to experience the stunning permanent collection and walk around the ever changing native garden is nothing short of magical.
Head to the website to check out the 2026 catalog.
Entry is $20 per person. 16 years & under are free.
Questions? Call Melissa (curator) 021 24 22 462 or Annabel Menzies-Joyce (co-founder and property owner) 027 325 2000.
1/199 Cossars Road, RD 2, Christchurch 7672, New Zealand
Hope to see you there!
