In COMPLEXITIES, Patricia Long reflects on the stresses and divisions of contemporary life. Drawing inspiration from harakeke (New Zealand flax), she explores its simplicity, resilience, and enduring presence as a metaphor for human qualities we seek today — strength, unity, and tolerance. Through this work, Long positions harakeke as a powerful counterpoint to the polarisation of our times, inviting us to consider what humanity might learn from the tenacity and balance of the natural world.

Artist Bio:

Patricia Long works from her Ōhope Beach studio in Aotearoa New Zealand. A Master of Fine Arts graduate from Whitecliffe College of Art & Design (2006), her practice has been exhibited widely, with works held in collections across New Zealand, Australia, the USA, Britain, Germany, Japan, and Holland. She has been recognised with awards including the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award and has presented both solo and group exhibitions nationally.