Draw or work on your own project in the glow of He Hokinga Mahara, while author Stacey Kokaua reads aloud from Apai-marie, a book she wrote in collaboration with Georgina May Young and Sean Norling in 2023.
Āpai-marie tells the story of Georgina’s art practice like it is a fairytale. We meet the environments and materials involved in her creative process, and encounter Pikipiki, a kindred being who lives at the edge of an Ōtepoti forest…
This is an informal, drop-in session. Stay for the whole time, or just a little while. Pencils and paper will be provided, BYO materials if you wish.
All ages are welcome to attend.
ACCESS INFORMATION:
This is a free event inside Blue Oyster gallery, located at 16 Dowling Street.
The event is from 2:30pm-4pm.
Please note that the gallery entrance is on a slope, and up two steps.
A range of seating options will be available. Bring a cushion if you like.
It can be cold inside, so dress warmly. Bring a blanket if you like.
Some refreshments will be provided in the kai corner. Bring your own food if you like. Please try to keep it within the designated area for eating.
There is a toilet onsite. It is accessed via a narrow hallway, up three steps, and through some doors.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:
He Hokinga Mahara is an exhibition by Melanie Tangaere Baldwin and Georgina May Young + Āio and Rocko Neon Young Norling, in dialogue with their whānau, atua, ancestors and pūrakau. Please see the Blue Oyster website for more information.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Āpai-marie is an artist publication from Georgina May Young. It features images by Georgina May Young and Aroha Novak, writing by Stacey Kokaua and a QR code to access ‘Yardwork,’ an audio response by Sean Norling. It was designed by Erin Broughton, published by Blue Oyster Te Tio Kikorangi, in association with Pocket Apocalypse, and printed by Point at General Editions Studio, 2023.
Cover image: Georgina May Young + Rocko Neon Young Norling, Whakatiputipu (detail), 2025. Photo by Alex Lovell-Smith.
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