
Beyond the Coastline
In my Ferry Landing studio, I draw inspiration from the ocean rolling into Maramaratōtara Bay from Mercury Bay.

In my Ferry Landing studio, I draw inspiration from the ocean rolling into Maramaratōtara Bay from Mercury Bay.

My journey into art started with 10 years of deep depression. During this time, my counsellor suggested I start painting, which led to me putting some paintings into an exhibition run by Stepping Out, a support group for psychiatric survivors in Thames.

Continuing with Jerry’s story from Part 1, he had been house leader for several years and was building a wooden dinghy in the garage.

Proud to be Local — brought to you by CFM — is our inspirational feature, highlighting home-grown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things out in the world.

James Webster’s artistic journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery, whakapapa and cultural revitalisation.

In my Ferry Landing studio, I draw inspiration from the ocean rolling into Maramaratōtara Bay from Mercury Bay.

My journey into art started with 10 years of deep depression. During this time, my counsellor suggested I start painting, which led to me putting some paintings into an exhibition run by Stepping Out, a support group for psychiatric survivors in Thames.

Continuing with Jerry’s story from Part 1, he had been house leader for several years and was building a wooden dinghy in the garage.

Proud to be Local — brought to you by CFM — is our inspirational feature, highlighting home-grown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things out in the world.

James Webster’s artistic journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery, whakapapa and cultural revitalisation.