You are warmly invited to the opening of The Camellia Society, the first exhibition of the year at Sir Miles Warren Gallery, and the second in our garden-focused series.
The Camellia Society foregrounds Karin Montgomery’s fascination with the long histories of the plants in her garden and their social significance. These exquisite paper reconstructions of imperfect Camellia japonica and Camellia oleifera specimens are propelled by cultural as much as botanical observation.
We'll launch from 5pm on Friday 20 February at 65 Cambridge Terrace, Central Christchurch. The exhibition will run until 12 April 2026.
Be the first to see this show and raise a glass with us in the garden thanks to Black Estate, Bryterlater, Almighty and Goodsh*t Soda.
We look forward to having you with us!
Karin Montgomery, Camellia Japonica, Common Camellia, Rose of Winter (detail), 2025, photograph by Sam Hartnett