Waitemara & Waimā Forest

St Isaac’s is a spiritual retreat in the Hokianga-nui-a-Kupe in the north of Aotearoa New Zealand. This place remembers. It remembers a rich history of people and happenings, and this particular place is also held in prayer. For ten days Amanda has painted in the ancient forest of Waitemarama and Waimā, within which these paintings were made. Both the vibrant ecosystem and the deeper experiences have been part of the making of these paintings.

Residency

1 - 10 September 2026

St Isaac’s Retreat, Te Hokianga-nui-a-Kupe, Aotearoa New Zealand

Images

1.      A painting being made in the forest

2.       A painting being made in the forest

3.       A painting being made in the forest