17/09/2026
Works by Hamish Southcott in "Momentum ’26," on now at Eastside Gallery until 3 October.
Hamish is a multi-passionate artist whose work spans mixed media, printmaking & sculpture. His graphic design background enables him to merge artistic expression with structured design. He favours recycled materials, reinforcing an environmental ethos that runs through his practice. One theme that remains ever present is his exploration of humanity’s fraught relationship with the environment. In this case, it’s the potential of the Fast-Track Approval Bill to have far-reaching consequences on our environment. He’s drawing attention to our current government’s all-out assault on nature by bypassing legal & environmental protections.
Hamish’s fascination with old, often abandoned buildings is also part of this show. Many of these buildings provide a glimpse into our cultural & historic identity. They hold a sense of intrigue & familiarity. They represent a simpler time and carry traces of human experiences. These works capture the backbone of our cultural consciousness, before they become mere footnotes in our history.
These works have all been crafted from salvaged timber, including beech and rimu.
"Momentum '26" brings together seven emerging and mid‑career artists for the flagship show in Eastside’s annual artist development series. Across painting, sculpture, woodwork and printmaking, the exhibition captures the energy of artists pushing their practices forward with confidence, clarity and edge.
Artists: Antoinette Wastney, Hamish Southcott, John Clare, Karin Lange, Meg Maguire, Nina Cook & Simon van der Sluijs.
Nina Cook will facilitate a Q&A style artists talk on Saturday 19th September at 11am. All welcome.
Location: Linwood Village, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch (free parking & entry)
Open: Wed-Thu: 11am-5pm | Fri-Sat: 10am-5pm
We offer 10 weekly classes & activities, run exhibitions and events in Eastside and the Mini and hire our spaces for arts activities and events evenings and weekends.
We are committed to artist development through our exhibition programme and community development via participation in our creative spaces.
We have 9 open call shows for local artists in 2026. In the last financial year we exhibited the work of 384 local artists.
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