Step into a world of creativity at "How We See It," an inspiring art exhibition showcasing the incredible talents of Matamata Intermediate School

How We See It
Art Show by the students of the 
Matamata Intermediate School 
Community Gallery, 3 – 27 Julio 2025
Step into a world of creativity at “How We See It,” an inspiring art exhibition showcasing the incredible talents of Matamata Intermediate School’s students. Each piece tells a unique story, reflecting their perspectives and imaginative visions. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the vibrant expressions of our young artists!

Curator Statement by Genevieve Southcombe
Welcome to our Art Exhibition ‘How We See It’, where the creativity and individuality of our students take centre stage. Each artwork on display reflects the unique perspectives and personal stories of our talented students.

The ‘My sense of belonging’ art was inspired by the famous artist Hundertwasser. He uses faces, eyes, onion turret roofs, lollipop trees, curved lines and colour in his art to express creativity and so did we. Students created pieces showing local landmarks and buildings that are special to them. You may recognise some environmental and structural landmarks from the Matamata and surrounding areas. During this creation, students were encouraged to express their pieces through the mixed mediums of blending Oil Pastel, using gradients in water colour while keeping the colour bold. Curved lines and repeated patterns were also used.

Lino prints were individual and the skill of using thick and thin lines were encouraged. In some pieces colour was used introduced using the chine-collé technique of printing over torn or cut coloured tissue or thin paper that is attached to the base page being printed. Students opted to use borders to frame the work and cut out background if desired. It was the first time many students had tried lino cutting to create a print.

‘Abstract art’ style paintings are inspired by Paul Klee. His use of complementary colours were encouraged and repetition of shapes were overlaid in a balanced composition. Watercolour with salt applied created texture.

Finally displayed is ‘The world as I see it.’ A group of students expressed their world as they see it. There was no set criteria for this – just use of creativity to explore ideas about how they see the world and experiment with mediums as they wished. Each picture has a story to tell and you can read about this alongside each individual piece.

We hope you enjoy this celebration of identity, self-expression and creativity.

About the Matamata Intermediate School
Matamata Intermediate is an exciting and vibrant school. At Matamata Intermediate, we pride ourselves on providing a unique environment specifically designed to develop the talents, confidence & independence of the emerging adolescent in Years 7 & 8.
Our school vision is: Inspired learners. Empowered to achieve. We have always had achievement at the heart of our school’s purpose from day one with ‘whaia te kaha’ as our school motto. The core virtues of commitment, common-sense and consideration, known as the 3Cs, underpin all we do in our stimulating learning environment. We also encourage a growth mindset to support the development of perseverance and resilience.

About the Morrinsville Gallery  
The Morrinsville Art Gallery Charitable Trust proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2025 as the heart of community art in the Matamata-Piako District. We are passionate about creating a welcoming and vibrant space for both locals and visitors in Morrinsville and throughout the beautiful Waikato region.

As a non-profit organization, we rely entirely on community support. Our efforts would not be possible without the help of donors, volunteers, and community members like you. Thank you for being an integral part of our community and our story.