In a month of protests, pandemic panic, grave unrest in the Ukraine and extreme weather events Mark Amery champions some art in Wellington that offers flowers, hugs, sunshine and togetherness. Featured is Salli Culy's paintings Hello to Everybody in a series of lightboxes in Courtenay Place (till May 25),
Hanna Shim's exhibition at Enjoy Gallery (till March 30) Wishing You Well. Mark also does shout outs to Vincents Art Workshops in Wellington and the Paraparaumu-shot feature film by Linda Niccol Poppy, currently streaming through TVNZ.