Te Atamira warmly invites you to the opening of He Wai Apakura – Te Ara Pounamu | The River’s Lament – A Pathway of Treasures, award winning and compelling exhibition by acclaimed botanical and wildlife artist Jo Ogier.
Thursday 26 November 2026 | 6.30pm–8.00pm
Whakaari Gallery, Te Atamira
12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
Free entry | All welcome
Through 26 exquisite artworks, Jo Ogier explores the rich ecological and cultural histories of Māruawai | Gore and the Mataura River Valley, celebrating the intricate connections between our waterways, native species, people and place.
Developed through a remarkable three-year research partnership with Hokonui Rūnaka and Eastern Southland Gallery, the exhibition brings together art, mātauraka Māori, oral histories and environmental knowledge to reveal the stories held within the natural landscapes of Southland.
Join us for an evening of art, conversation and connection, with insights into the artist’s creative journey and the collaboration behind this extraordinary body of work.
The Exhibition runs from the 27th November until the 25th January 2027