15 artists respond to the theme in many different ways, from the importance of family, the collective over the individual, concern about climate change, our responsibility to the land and to the Treaty, ultimate sacrifices and the fragility of life.

Gemma Syme, Jann Lenihan, Catherine Day and Pat White have been friends since their student days at Massey University’s School of Fine Arts, fifteen years ago. Together they present a show that is both varied and lively, with each artist relating in their own way to the environment and the times in which they live, locating themselves through process.

Eastside Gallery, Linwood Arts, 388 Worcester Street, Christchurch, free parking onsite.

Open: Tuesday-Saturday. Galleries 12-5pm.