Kermadec Speaker Series - Experiencing the Kermadecs

The third lecture in Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum’s Speaker Series is to be held on Thursday 31 May. The address is entitled – “Experiencing the Kermadecs”. The speakers are acclaimed New Zealand visual artists Bruce Foster (below left) and Jason O’Hara (below right) whose works feature in the exhibition “Kermadec” currently showing in the Edmiston Gallery at the museum.

Bruce Foster

The exhibition showcases art works from nine South Pacific artists who were inspired by their voyage aboard HMNZS Otago as they journeyed from Auckland to the Kermadec Region, then on to Tonga.

The artists expedition and subsequent exhibition are under the auspices of the Pew Environment Group whose objective in this instance is to give a visual voice to their cause – to protect and preserve this unique Kermadec region. The exhibition is spectacular.

Jason O'Hara

Within the contexts of their ongoing creative practices Jason O’Hara and Bruce Foster will talk about their participation in, and contributions to, the Kermadec project. Their Kermadec works will be discussed as part of their lifelong preoccupation with the ocean and its shoreline. Bruce Foster will also screen the film he shot on the journey.

The lecture will be held in the Aotearoa Evolves Gallery at the museum and will start at 6.30pm. The first hour will comprise the speakers and then the next hour will be spent in the Edmiston Gallery discussing and viewing Kermadec, the exhibition.

Admission is $5.00 per person.

To reserve your space please contact Leanne on (09) 373 0800 or leanne@maritimemuseum.co.nz