Green Shoots – Windows on Bridge

Artists:  Amy Adams, Audrey Anderson, Serena Buonaguidi-Haynes, Cate Murphy, Robyn Reynolds, Jane Tan, Fleur Woods

Green Shoots is part of the Windows on Bridge series of art installation in empty shops, most to be viewed from the footpath. We’ll be rolling out Windows on Bridge over the next six months or so.

Seven local women artists have loaned their works to bring some colour and drama to the lower end of Bridge Street. Instead of a view of rubble and diggers, you can now enjoy art in two of the empty shops opposite the Nelson Mail building.  

Amy Adams
Between Likeness and Life
charcoal on primed board (two sided), 1200 x 400 mm
“This series of portraits explores the psychological depth and emotional complexity of human expression. My husband’s eyes are the focal point of this series of work, exploring an intimate dialogue that unfolds through subtle shifts in gaze and expression. This personal connection deepened the emotional narrative and intensified my inquiry into human emotion.”

Between Likeness and Life embraces clarity while leaving room for expressive looseness and unresolved areas. What began as a search for likeness evolved into an exploration of gesture, mood, and the silent exchange between the viewer and the viewed.

Amy’s work can also be viewed in the McKee Gallery at The Suter Art Gallery until 15 August. For all enquires please contact Amy directly at [email protected]

Audrey Anderson
Weathering (2026) and From where I stand (2026)
acrylic drawing on canvas   1220 x 1220
available for purchase

“My works deal with an immersion into the slow, meditative rhythm of finding my place in New Zealand. Its depiction of a thick native forest path reflects the vulnerability of first-time discoveries, its large scale mirroring the restorative depth of forest bathing. I titled the piece to reflect the endurance of its creation and how new environments shape us. Working over an un-editable dark tonal gradation base from random spot tags, I drew only the light with white acrylic ink. This unforgiving process required absolute presence, mirroring the patience needed to weather change, adapt, and finally find a pathway in a new home.”

You can see more of Audrey’s work on Instagram. Please contact Audrey directly with any enquiries [email protected]