What is home? Where is home? Is it the place where we were born and raised, or is it somewhere far from our homeland that we have come to adopt? Could it be a space we feel a spiritual or emotional connection to — or perhaps a combination of all these? Is home static, or is it fluid?
This exhibition begins with these questions and explores the evolving and often complex nature of it. Home exists both as a physical space and as an idealised concept. With Here|There, the artists examine how this concept constantly shifts, shaped by the intersections of culture, migration, and memory.
For many, home is not a single, fixed location, but a constellation of people, rituals, experiences, and places — from birthplaces and ancestral lands to current residences, and the safety found within chosen communities.
Drawing from four distinct cultural backgrounds, the exhibition presents four intertwined themes that reflect different aspects of the migration and homecoming journey: grief, guilt, nostalgia, and resilience. Each artist offers a deeply personal interpretation of these themes, revealing the complexity of what it means to find, lose, or reshape home.
Here|There brings together works in jewellery, object-making, installation, and mixed media. Each piece offers a unique perspective shaped by personal history, cultural memory, and a sense of place.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
EVA KERER
Eva Kerer is a contemporary jewellery artist based in Whakatū - Nelson. Originally from
Hamburg, Germany, Eva called Italy home for five years before immigrating to
Aotearoa in 2006. She graduated from NMIT in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts and Media,
majoring in contemporary jewellery and photography. Since then, she has exhibited
her work both in New Zealand and internationally. As a conceptual maker, she often
explores themes of identity and memory. Her practice fuses traditional silversmithing
with experimental techniques, frequently using materiality to question conventional
notions of value and craftsmanship.
BIRGIT MOFFAT
Birgit Moffatt is a German multidisciplinary artist based in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Her work spans installation, sculpture and object-making using traditional and
contemporary techniques. Her material-driven practice explores the intersection of
culture, migration and place, all of which continually shape her sense of self and
belonging
JULIANA DURÁN
Juliana is a Colombian artist residing in Aotearoa, whose creative work spans illustration, object-making, and installations.
She arrived in Aotearoa in 2017 after being awarded the "Young Talent Scholarship" by ICETEX. Juliana furthered her studies, earning a Master of Fine Arts with first-class honors from Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland, in 2019.
Dedicated to promoting inclusivity and collaboration within the arts community, Juliana is a member of Sur Collective, advocating for Latin American artists in Aotearoa. She actively participates in community projects, leveraging art to enrich and empower communities in both Colombia and Aotearoa.
BEBAY GONZÁLEZ MILAN
Bebay González Millán is a Wellington-based artist and professional designer. With
a background in Industrial Design, she works across materials, media, and
technology. Her practice is informed by experience in exhibition design.Her work,
shown in Mexico and Aotearoa, draws on personal memories and her cultural
roots in Mexico.
You can view the full catalog here.