Waitaki locals and visitors alike are being invited to leave their mark on one of the latest Forrester Gallery exhibitions.

Ka tuhithuhi - Let’s draw is a wonderlab exhibition with a mixture of works from the gallery collection by well-known Aotearoa artists, including Colin McCahon, Jenny Dolezel and Tony Fomison. 

It appealed to all ages, and whānau groups, gallery educator Elizabeth King said.

“I chose the art works for this exhibition because they all used mark making and line in an expressive way. But it was serendipity that they look so good together!” 

The show is interactive with several different surfaces provided to draw on, and drawing prompts around the room for inspiration, as well as a soundscape of waiata, curated by Elizabeth’s son Albert, to listen to as you draw. The prompts include breathing techniques and relaxation tips to promote mindfulness.

She hoped the space was inviting for visitors, and they felt encouraged to do some drawing to either take home or contribute to one of the collaborative pieces.

“It is going to be so exciting to see how the exhibition transforms with visitors adding to it over the next six weeks. It is a blank canvas!”  

The exhibition opened on December 10, and is on at the gallery over the summer holidays, until January 22, while people have more time to spend together out and about.

Also in the Forrester Gallery until January 22.

Rare and Unrivalled Beauty - Landscape paintings from the Kelliher Art Trust Collection; 

Not Far Away - Alison Bevers and Kit MacGregor.