Revival an Exhibition by Te Manaia Jennings
Sat, 14 Mar
|The Incubator Gallery
Te Manaia Jennings explores themes of freedom, renewal, and liberation through abstract realism. This exhibition presents powerful wolves, delicate butterflies, and women intimately entwined with nature, often accompanied by birds, stars, or butterflies emerging from within.
Time & Location
14 Mar 2026, 10:00 am – 04 Apr 2026, 3:00 pm
The Incubator Gallery, 159 17th Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand
About the event
Together, these motifs evoke strength, transformation, and the untamed spirit of the natural world. Each work reflects a journey of growth, healing, and the quiet liberation that comes with embracing change.
Through her practice, Jennings invites viewers into a realm where nature and spirit converge, celebrating the profound freedom found in transformation. These works were created over an extended period, often guided by intuition rather than intention. She speaks of being drawn instinctively to certain colours, forms, or subjects without fully understanding why. Over time, however, a unifying narrative revealed itself, a return to self, and a rediscovery of inner freedom and wholeness. This awakening mirrors Jennings’ own journey over recent years, shaped deeply by her faith in Jesus.
As the exhibition took form, Jennings found herself asking: What is the story here? What is this exhibition called? The word that consistently emerged was revival. Biblically, revival is…
