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I used to find dead insects in your pockets for Geoff Wilson Gallery

I used to find dead insects in your pockets for Geoff Wilson Gallery

15 December 2020
by Angela

Presenting new work and a bolder install of my MFA grad show in my home town of Whangarei was an exciting opportunity. I developed two…

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Lockdown walks; uncontrolled environments

Lockdown walks; uncontrolled environments

18 May 2020
by Angela

Let them eat cake During Lockdown Level 4, I engaged in a kind of government sanctioned photographic project. Lockdown walks; uncontrolled environments, involved gathering and…

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Ecological literacy

Ecological literacy

24 April 2016
by Angela

Luna collecting a seedling specimen she found, with plans to plant it up at home I came across this article recently, entitled; ‘Identification of animals…

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Kids in the garden.

Kids in the garden.

8 May 2013
by Angela

Luna created this shelter for her pots of tulip bulbs, in order to keep them dry.  I do most of the gardening activities with the…

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pumpkin patch!

pumpkin patch!

6 March 2012
by Angela

A pumpkin!  Or it’s probably actually a squash! I love autumn, and pumpkins are so very autumn.  The best ones are those that come up…

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wild flowers

wild flowers

10 February 2012
by Angela

From the playing field behind our house, an experiment in secret diversity. Walking with the kids means I stop and see the little low down…

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The Winter Gardens, Auckland Domain

The Winter Gardens, Auckland Domain

30 March 2011
by Angela

We spend a lot of time at the Auckland Museum and the Domain gardens, so much exploring to do, the Museum is great when it’s…

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Lichen in the Fernery and flowers in the Winter Gardens

Lichen in the Fernery and flowers in the Winter Gardens

17 March 2011
by Angela

Striking yellow lichen growing on the posts in the top path of Fernz Fernery. Hoya flowers opening like little parcels Such pretty blooms in the…

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the eggs on the swan plant..

the eggs on the swan plant..

5 January 2010
by Angela

We bought a swan plant about a week ago and I’ve been looking most days and checking under the leaves for any little eggs, or…

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The Garlic harvest December 2009

The Garlic harvest December 2009

27 December 2009
by Angela

  Such a lovely and satisfying way to celebrate the solstices.  This is the second attempt at garlic growing for us, and this is by…

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