This exhibition of paintings by prominent botanical and wildlife artist Jo Ogier has come about as result of a long-term research partnership between the Hokonui Rῡnanga and Eastern Southland Gallery. Jo has spent considerable time in the Gore area and has undertaken several exhibition and workshop projects with the Eastern Southland Gallery ...

This exhibition draws on works from the Eastern Southland Gallery’s permanent collection that have been acquired over a period of 40 years.  Some have been selected because they represent artist-in-residence and community projects that have specifically referenced the Mataura River Valley, while other artworks are by painters, printmakers and photographers who have utilised river as a subject matter.