Matthew Payne, Artist in Residence at Aitutaki, Cook Islands
11 Oct 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Matt Payne will be the Artist in Residence at Aitutaki, Cook Islands.
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce that Matt Payne will be the Artist in Residence at Aitutaki, Cook Islands. 🎨✨
Renowned for his refined realism, Matt Payne undertakes a residency on Aitutaki, immersing himself in the island’s luminous lagoon and surrounding motu. This preparatory visit forms the genesis of Arauraenua, a new body of work that captures the sensual interplay of colour, light, and atmosphere unique to this storied atoll. Payne’s upcoming exhibition opens at Bergman Gallery, Rarotonga in November 2025.