The Highlander's Farewell Ayesha Green

16 November – 14 February

Term 4 Week 6 – Term 1 Week 2 2027

Session time: 60-90 minutes

Tūhura | Explore

In The Highlander’s Farewell Ayesha Green (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Kāi Tahu) explores the migration of Scots to Aotearoa New Zealand in the nineteenth century. This important exhibition has been crafted specifically for Rokowhiria, delving into Green’s links to Scottish migrants in the area and her connection to their origin in the Scottish Highlands. It will provide a valuable opportunity to understand how contemporary artists respond to place and history.

Ako | Learn

Through this exhibition, ākonga will learn about the experiences of Scottish migrants from the Highlands to Aotearoa, and the way this sadly mirrored the experience of Māori under British colonisation.

Waihanga | Create

Green uses playful imagery and installations to explore complex ideas. Combining a tour with visual art or writing activities would provide a great opportunity to respond to this fascinating and important exhibition.