Artist Kōrero | Derek Henderson & Hanna Scott
Join Derek Henderson for an informal kōrero with Hanna Scott to discuss his new exhibition and publication ‘The Terrible Boredom of Paradise’ at Melanie Roger Gallery Saturday, 28 November, 2pm
No bookings required but space and seating is limited.
Originally published in 2005 and long regarded as a landmark New Zealand photobook, 'The Terrible Boredom of Paradise' returns now in a second print run, released on the (near) twenty-year anniversary of the original publication. This new edition features new and previously unseen images alongside newly commissioned writing by Chris Corson-Scott, Joseph Akel and Hanna Scott who also wrote an essay in the first edition. It is published by Compound Press in partnership with Daylight Books.
Derek Henderson (b. 1963) is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant fine art photographers, whose practice probes the poetic potential of everyday life, memory, and place. His work is held in major public and museum collections including Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, the Arts House Trust and the National Gallery of Victoria.
Hanna Scott is a Tamaki Makaurau based independent writer and curator of contemporary art as well as a rigorous project manager. Her writing is published in Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, New Zealand and the USA. Hanna has extensive experience within he public sector with roles at Artspace Aotearoa, Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki, Govett Brewster Art Gallery and at Auckland Council as Senior Programme Leader of Arts and Culture. She is currently Head of Public Programmes at MOTAT and is a board member for the Tauranga Art Gallery.
Hanna wrote a text for the original publication of 'The Terrible Boredom of Paradise' in 2005 and has contributed an updated version for this new release.
Exhibition: 25 November - 19 December
Opening event and publication launch: Tuesday, 24 November, 5.30-7.30pm
