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Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 3pm

Ashe

A curated collection of New Zealand art & design objects in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

09/09/2026

Christchurch-based Richard Macdonald Artist creates intricate oil paintings and sculptures that feel quintessentially Kiwi - familiar, nostalgic and often with a little wink of humour.

Working primarily in oils on canvas and panel, Richard layers detailed observation with symbolism and storytelling, creating works that invite you to look a little closer. There’s a wonderful sense of memory woven through his paintings, capturing those everyday details and recognisable moments that feel uniquely Aotearoa.

And then there are the buzzy bees… Richard’s playful sculptural series puts a distinctly Kiwi spin on the designer toy movement.

We have a collection of Richard’s limited edition prints, original oil paintings and sculptures here at Ashe. Come and have a look.

08/09/2026

‘Scarlet Ibis’
The latest arrival from Serena Buonaguidi-Haynes

Serena’s paintings evoke a sense of quiet wonder - works that feel both mythical and dreamlike. Birds, deer, and swimmers often appear in her compositions, inspired by her move from the intensity of city life to the gentle rhythm of nature and ocean living in Nelson.

These details are best seen in person. On show now at Ashe, 153 High Street, Ōtautahi Christchurch
Online anytime at www.ashe.nz

06/09/2026

Happy Monday from Ashe
Haere Mai & a warm welcome to Cathryn Ryan. Her beautiful limited edition prints celebrate the heart of Aotearoa, bringing native birds and familiar landscapes into nostalgic everyday vessels & enamel mugs, tin buckets and treasured reminders of home.

Quiet, nostalgic, and full of that unmistakable New Zealand feeling.

And to brighten your Monday even further, we have delicious prints by Elizabeth Wood and Jade Barclay in the gallery too.

Pop in and see what catches your eye.
Open today 1–5pm, or explore online anytime at www.ashe.nz

04/09/2026

Saturday at Ashe ❤️‍🔥

We’re open today until 3pm. Pop in, have a browse, find something beautiful.
Then it’s time for our sold-out Boobie Mug Workshop with Fluid Pottery 👀
Good art, good company, excellent b***s. What more could you want?

See you at Ashe. 153 High Street, Ōtautahi Christchurch

03/09/2026

BULLSEYE 🎯 Scott McIntosh Solo Exhibition

Ashe is proud to present BULLSEYE, the first solo exhibition from emerging New Zealand artist Scott McIntosh.

BULLSEYE brings together twelve months of experimentation, growth and discovery - a body of work shaped by the mountains and sea of Te Waipounamu, everyday experiences, and a playful mix of contemporary influences.

Expect bold colour, expressive mark-making, abstraction, figurative elements and plenty of personality. Skate and tattoo culture make an appearance alongside landscapes, symbols and fragments of lived experience, creating a visual language that refuses to sit neatly in one category.

At times the work is introspective, exploring the tension between ego and essence. At others, it's simply having fun - experimenting with styles, materials and ideas and seeing where they lead.

BULLSEYE is an introduction to Scott McIntosh's practice at a pivotal moment: one year of making, experimenting and finding his direction, brought together for his first solo exhibition.

SAVE THE DATE!
📍 Ashe Art Gallery, 153 High Street, Ōtautahi Christchurch
🎨 Opening event: Friday 2 October 5-7pm

02/09/2026

LABYRINTH
An extraordinary new arrival fromCatherine Roberts

“My work is a result of an intuitive dialogue between artist and canvas.

I’ve been painting for over two decades from the south coast of Wellington. My career journey has taken me from a self-taught amateur, selling pieces on the walls of local cafes, to the walls of art galleries across Aotearoa from Auckland down to Queenstown.

My craft is by hand and intentionally imperfect; a natural process, led by a strive for balance of colour, texture and contrast.

Playing with these elements and following the ebb and flow of creative process, I bring organic, intangible and ponderous conversations together on canvas.

In life I am not so confidently spoken, but I find my voice through my art. I create art with no set intentions, but a purpose to captivate those who view my work; to carry on the conversation.”

This piece deserves to be seen in person. Available to view at Ashe 153 High St, Ōtautahi

01/09/2026

If you've passed the gallery in the evening lately, you may have noticed something illuminating through the window.

Let me introduce Trish Campbell.

Trish creates light sculptures that are less about a fixed form and more about what happens when light, material and space collide. Light fractures, reflects and multiplies, drawing you into the work and making you part of the experience. Beautiful, unexpected, and perhaps just a little bit magical.

We're so excited to welcome Trish's light works to Ashe. Come and see them glowing in the gallery - especially after dark.

Address

153 High Street
Christchurch
8011

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Website

http://ashe.nz/

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