Painting the Silence: Reflections from Antarctica brings together twelve mixed-media artworks inspired by a century of Antarctic poetry. Created on century-old sail canvas, the panels trace the cycle of polar light — from unbroken day to the depths of night, and back again.
Threaded through are voices from the Heroic Age to the present, their words echoing across time with enduring impressions of silence, fragility, and awe.
Together, image and text invite reflection on how Antarctica continues to shape human imagination, and on our responsibility toward this vulnerable, extraordinary place.
Exhibition details
Thursday 2 October - Sunday 5 October 2025
Thursday/Friday 9am - 6pm; Weekend 10am - 3pm
Te Auaha Gallery, 65 Dixon Street, Wellington
Ali Middleton
Instagram @ali.middleton.seatoun
