As part of her ongoing practice, Hannah Bremner has been developing an installation called The Imaginary Archives.
Through this work, she explores the possibilities of cast glass and other materials to transform everyday objects into something unexpected. She is interested in creating a sense of curiosity, wonder, and re-imagination.
Bremner's process often involves copying, rearranging, and re-presenting objects so they become altered replicas, fragments, or imagined versions of familiar things.
The Imaginary Archives features taonga tuku iho (treasured things) from Aratoi’s collection displayed alongside a selection of works she has made over the past 20 years. Inside are glowing clusters of rocks made from glass and clay, velvet bones and hybridised everyday objects, an axe, scissors, shaver and buzzy bee crocodile. Some are soft and ethereal, others hard spiked and dangerous to touch.
During the exhibition there will be opportunities to explore, re imagine and participate.
Nau mai (welcome), step inside and ignite your pohewatanga (imagination).
Exhibition Opening: Friday, 14 August, 5.30pm