Gathering Leaves brings together six contemporary artists working in collage and drawing based practice. This exhibition explores the activity of gathering as a means of creative expression. These artists gather materials that are personal, reflecting their experiences and subjects of interest (including ecology, gender, pop culture and Te Ao Māori).  We may observe small items of humour collected during daytime drudgery or memorabilia from family occasions. Their work, often assembled from media sources, can present rich details. Some of these materials are drawn out of large studio-based archives, highlighting the dedication that gathering calls for.