Presenting previously unseen or rarely seen works, this exhibition brings together a selection of Ian Scott’s work from the last three decades of his life. It highlights Scott’s interest in the story of New Zealand painting and painters and expands the perception of his practice beyond his most widely known and exhibited ‘lattices’ series. In these artworks, Scott brings together what are normally separate approaches to painting, blending portraiture, landscape, text, reproduction, and abstraction. Portraits of mid-century New Zealand artists, or their artworks, literally bustle and vie for attention against New Zealand iconography and scenery.

Toured by The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata   

Ian Scott: Painting New Zealand will be on view at The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū from 12 Sept - 6 Dec 2026

Credit:  The Arts House Trust