Inventing Characters
A multi-disciplinary exhibition by four artists that focused on characters and narratives, this show offered an intriguing and irreverent look at human encounters through puppetry, dolls and 2D works.
The narrative-driven exhibition, curated by Aleksandra Petrovic, featured handmade objects that blurred the lines between art and craft.
'Inventing Characters' installation view, Cross St Studios, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 27 February-22 March 2009. Courtesy of Sophie Watson.
Work by Aleksandra Petrovic. Courtesy of the artist.
Work by Aleksandra Petrovic. Courtesy of the artist.
Work by Aleksandra Petrovic. Courtesy of the artist.
Work by Aleksandra Petrovic. Courtesy of the artist.
Work by Aleksandra Petrovic. Courtesy of Sophie Watson.
Work by Aleksandra Petrovic. Courtesy of Sophie Watson.
Work by Aleksandra Petrovic. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Genista Jurgens. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Genista Jurgens. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Genista Jurgens. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Genista Jurgens. Courtesy of Sophie Watson.
Work by Genista Jurgens. Courtesy of Sophie Watson.
Work by Genista Jurgens. Courtesy of Sophie Watson.
Work by Mary Whalley. Courtesy of Sophie Watson.
Work by Mary Whalley. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Mary Whalley. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Mary Whalley. Courtesy of Sophie Watson.
Work by Mary Whalley. Courtesy of Sophie Watson.
Work by Sophie Watson. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Sophie Watson. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Sophie Watson. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Sophie Watson. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Sophie Watson. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Sophie Watson. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Sophie Watson. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Work by Sophie Watson. Courtesy of the artist.
Work by Sophie Watson. Courtesy of the artist.
Work by Sophie Watson. Courtesy of Aleksandra Petrovic.
Sophie Watson, 'Chek lap kok captives'. Courtesy of the artist.
Sophie Watson, 'Frankfurt captive'. Courtesy of the artist.
Sophie Watson, 'Heathrow captives'. Courtesy of the artist.
'Inventing Characters' opening night, Cross St Studios, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 27 February 2009. Courtesy of Tessa Stubbing.
'Inventing Characters' opening night, Cross St Studios, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 27 February 2009. Courtesy of Tessa Stubbing.
'Inventing Characters' opening night, Cross St Studios, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 27 February 2009. Courtesy of Tessa Stubbing.
'Inventing Characters' opening night, Cross St Studios, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 27 February 2009. Courtesy of Tessa Stubbing.
'Inventing Characters' opening night, Cross St Studios, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 27 February 2009. Courtesy of Tessa Stubbing.
'Inventing Characters' opening night, Cross St Studios, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 27 February 2009. Courtesy of Tessa Stubbing.
'Inventing Characters' opening night, Cross St Studios, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 27 February 2009. Courtesy of Tessa Stubbing.
Press release for 'Inventing Characers'.