Artists

  • Caitlin Rose Donnelly
  • Emma Kitson
  • Kate Stevens West
  • Aroha Novak
  • Georgina May Young
  • Alix Ashworth
  • Piupiu Maya Turei
  • Zoe Thompson-Moore
Exhibition Information

Iti Biti Matapihi explores the theme of motherhood and the everyday experiences entailing it. It captures both the joy and depth of this vital experience, through the interweaving of playful and whimsical elements. Conceptually drawing inspiration from the notion that motherhood can be seen as fleeting yet significant windows in time.


Georgina May Young (Te Ūpokorehe, Whakatōhea, Irish). Born in Ōpōtiki and living in Ōtepoti, mother, maker, gardener & collaborator.


Aroha Novak (Ngāi te Rangi, Ngāti Kahungunu, Tūhoe) A multidisciplinary artist living and working in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Her work is often research based, drawing out indigenous and local histories that have been forgotten or suppressed.


Kate Stevens West (Kāi Tahu, Pākehā) is a painter. She paints family, the connections, the needs, and emotions, intergenerational secrets and stories.

Gallery Hours

  • Mondays: Closed
  • Tuesday - Fridays: 10am - 4pm
  • Saturday - Sundays: 10am - 12:30pm

Location - Waitaki Museum

  • 58 Thames Street
  • Ōamaru, 9400