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An immersive, multi-sensory exhibition by Brazilian-born artist Noila Souza (Alion), in collaboration with photographer James Fleming, will be held at the Matakana Hall from May 22 to 24.
Voice of the Land will invite visitors to experience the sounds, images and sensations that shape the living atmosphere of Aotearoa.
Souza will present her bold pop-contemporary artistic vision of Aotearoa, expressed through vibrant colours, playful forms and large-scale paintings inspired by the energy and spirit of the natural world.
Her work transforms landscapes, birds and natural elements into joyful visual compositions that celebrate the vitality of New Zealand’s environment.
Alongside these works, Fleming’s photography brings a powerful sense of realism and presence, capturing the raw beauty and quiet moments of Aotearoa’s landscapes and wildlife.
His images offer an intimate glimpse into the natural world, grounding the exhibition in the authentic textures, light and atmosphere of the land.
Together, their work is brought to life through an immersive soundscape that weaves together ocean waves, birdsong, cicadas, wind through the forest and flowing water – a sensory environment where visitors are invited not just to look, but to listen.
Souza says that as audiences move through the space, they will become part of the installation itself, awakening layers of sound and atmosphere that reveal the many voices of Aotearoa.
“Voices of the Land is an invitation to pause, listen and experience the living soundscape of New Zealand and to celebrate the unique spirit of this land,” she says.
