Matthew Payne New Zealand, b. 1984

Renowned for his refined realism, Matthew Payne undertakes a residency on Aitutaki, immersing himself in the island’s luminous lagoon and surrounding motu. This preparatory visit forms the genesis of Arauraenua...

Opening Speakers: Fiona Turner, Winemaker, Tinpot Hut Winery Matthew Payne, Artist Shannon Saunders, CITC The South Pacific has long been framed through an idyllic lens—its turquoise lagoons, palm-lined beaches, and...