Flightless Birds - Exhibition by Jason McDonald
Sat, 28 Nov
|The Incubator Gallery
Flightless Birds is an exhibition that celebrates Aotearoa’s beloved native flightless birds through a vibrant lens of Pop Surrealism and classic Kiwi jest.
Time & Location
28 Nov 2026, 10:00 am – 20 Dec 2026, 2:50 pm
The Incubator Gallery, 159 17th Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand
About the event
With bold colours and compositions and a little tongue-in-cheek humour, this body of work captures the charm, resilience, and peculiarity of these iconic creatures. Each piece offers more than just a portrait — it’s a playful yet poignant reflection on what it means to be Kiwi. From the curious Kiwi to the defiant Weka, these birds become symbolic storytellers, inviting viewers to consider our national identity, quirks and all. This exhibition is a tribute to these feathered misfits who can’t fly — but certainly know how to stand their ground.
Jason Ian McDonald is a high school visual arts teacher and an emerging mixed media artist from Whakatāne. He values his role as a teacher and believes it significantly influences his ongoing growth as an artist, providing the opportunity to explore and engage with the wealth of artistic inspiration available both locally and from around the world.
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