Depicting the neighbourhood she grew up in, Emma Savage’s debut exhibition highlights the peaceful, familiar and nostalgic aspects of New Zealand suburbia. Hayes Paddock, Hamilton East is an example of a relatively intact, architecturally coherent that exemplifies state housing ideals of the 1940s.

This series of acrylic paintings was exhibited at the Sidewalk Gallery at Studio One Toi Tū, Ponsonby, Auckland from 15 July to 12 August 2021.