Artists

Katie Robinson – Painter

  • Doctorate in physical sciences
  • Specializes in landscape and interior scenes
  • Born in Otago
  • Solo exhibition “First Brush with the Elements” (2023)
  • Merit award in the Craig’s Aspiring Art Awards in Wanaka 2025

Joel Potter – Photographer

  • Works with analog and digital processes
  • Shortlisted for Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Student Competition
  • Based in Auckland

Exhibition Concept

An intimate exploration of Central Otago’s landscapes, revealing the unseen connections and memories that inhabit familiar spaces. Through Katie’s painterly interpretations and Joel’s photographic perspectives, the exhibition investigates the subtle “ghosts” that linger between personal experiences and geographical landscapes.

Exhibition Details

  • Dates: 2-28 February 2025
  • Times: Daily, 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery

Artistic Approaches

  • Katie’s paintings: Informed by scientific background, focusing on light, landscape, and color
  • Joel’s photography: Using digital techniques to capture landscape narratives

Exhibition Highlights

  • Unique mother-son artistic collaboration
  • Exploration of Central Otago’s visual and emotional landscapes
  • Intersection of scientific observation and artistic interpretation