Experience "Grace & Wit" Exhibition

Monday, 3 March 2025 - Sunday, 30 March 2025

A Father and Daughters Art Exhibition in Alexandra

A Unique Cultural Experience in Central Otago

Visit Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery this March to discover "Grace and Wit," an extraordinary exhibition celebrating the artistic legacy of the Jones family—a father and his three daughters—whose creative works span five decades of New Zealand art history.

Exhibition Highlights

Running from March 3-30, 2025, this special exhibition brings together the works of the late David Jones—who exhibited alongside New Zealand art icons Colin McCahon and Louise Henderson in the 1970s—and his three talented daughters:

Rachel Hirabayashi: A celebrated Central Otago artist known for her evocative landscape paintings
Sarah Jones: Rachel's identical twin, who brings her perspective as a Structural Geologist to her artistic practice
Amanda Griffin: A digital artist who transforms found objects and weathered surfaces into compelling contemporary compositions

Why Visit

"Grace and Wit" offers visitors a rare opportunity to:

Explore how artistic vision passes from father to daughters
Witness how identical twins interpret the same landscapes through different professional lenses
Discover treasured artifacts from David Jones's studio, including paint-splattered aprons that chronicle a lifetime of artistic practice
Experience Central Otago's landscapes through multiple artistic perspectives
Enjoy poetry inspired by the artwork, creating a multisensory experience

Perfect Addition to Your Central Otago Itinerary

Combine your visit to this exclusive exhibition with Central Otago's renowned wineries, cycling trails, and breathtaking landscapes.

The Henderson Gallery at Central Stories Museum provides a perfect cultural complement to your Central Otago adventure.

This limited-time exhibition celebrates not just artistic achievement but the special connection between a father and his daughters, united through their creative interpretations of the landscapes that make our region unique.

"We invite you to draw connections from an assembly of memories and hope to inspire you and your family to live with ART." – Exhibition Curators