Studio One Toi Tū Exhibitions

Gallery 1
A Falling Canopy

Gabriel Gentner
Gentner’s work captures the loss of Kauri trees in the North Island through contrasting landscapes, using sfumato to reflect their fading history in Aotearoa.

Gallery 2
Ruminations: Encrypting My Mother Tongue

Antony Zemeke
Exploring the struggle of diasporic individuals to connect with their heritage, transforming shame into celebration through calligraphic abstraction inspired by Persian poetry.

Gallery 3
Whispers from a Tree

Kendal Simich
Simich creates layered monotype prints from Ginkgo Biloba leaves, reflecting memory and connection, while incorporating leaves from descendants of Hiroshima’s surviving trees, as symbols of hope and resilience.

Gallery 4
RAW Studio – 20 Vessels

Roger Wyllie
This transformative ceramic series celebrates the beauty of imperfections in hand-built pieces, inspired by natural textures and evoking a deep connection to the earth and personal transformation.

Sidewalk Gallery
The Ephemeral Nature of Impermanence

Akiko Diego
This work explores the fleeting nature of life and beauty through butterflies, symbolizing transformation, personal growth, and a deep connection to nature and the cycle of life.