In 2023, we have been blessed to work with this collection of incredible wahine, who have so graciously curated our show. They worked together to sift through the images our photographers submitted, to create a cohesive and powerful exhibition. Each brought experience and understanding and taste, and we’re so proud of the work they have selected.
KRISTAL KNIGHT
Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy NZ
Kristal recently joined Ogilvy NZ as ECD, transitioning from a Creative Director position at Saatchi NZ. Kristal has been involved with Womenswork as a sponsor and creative mind since our inception. She spearheaded our initial brand campaign, and has been an incredible champion for diversity in the advertising world, advocating for equality in representation at all levels. Kristal is known for her visionary creativity and has a list of awards to prove it. We are so thankful for her ongoing support, now through Ogilvy who have developed inspirational and thought provoking creative strategy for The Shape of Things.
GERARDINE TURNEY
Agent / Company Director, Match Artists
Gerardine is well known in the advertising industry for representing the cream of New Zealand’s top photographers, and for her part in producing the most innovative and highly regarded visual work our country has seen. She is a hands-on agent, managing the marketing of her professionals, and always delivering exceptional results from each of her team. We have had her wonderful support in previous years, and her contribution on the 2023 panel has been a valued component of bringing this year’s show together.
VIKKI CHENG
Senior Art Director, FCB New Zealand
Vikki is a brilliant creative force at FCB, and she’s also a YouTuber, fashion blogger and TikToker in her spare time. She’s so wired into digital and social media worlds, and she is rapidly accumulating awards for her clever work. Everything she creates is punchy and fresh and innovative. Check out her ASB Sustainaball campaign to get a feeling for the integrity and humour Vikki brings to her mahi. We’re delighted that she agreed to join our curation team this year, bringing her fresh perspective to the edit.
CHANEL CLARKE
Head of Māori Development and Lead Curator, Waitangi
Chanel holds the distinction of being the first Māori curator at Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum, and is now Curator - Te Rau Aroha, at Waitangi Treaty Grounds. She is an active advocate for Māori-centered models of practice and care, and for capability building. Chanel has managed, researched and developed taonga Māori collections, and her current role sees her working with the Waitangi photograph collection. We welcome Chanel to the Womenswork Collective and give our deepest thanks for her involvement.
JESSICA PALALAGI
General Manager, The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi
Jessica’s role managing The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi is an essential one, promoting the vision for the Arts to thrive in Aotearoa. She brings to it her diverse experience - an MA in Art History, working in social housing in the UK, and as founder of the In*ter*is*land Collective. Jessica has spent the last few years curating exhibitions and consulting, and is an amazing asset on our curation panel, bringing a fine art understanding to a commercially driven group.
ANNE BOOTHROYD
Executive Creative Director, Dentsu Creative Aotearoa
Anne is a highly decorated advertising creative, recently transitioned to Dentsu Creative to take up her role as ECD. She has created visionary campaigns for some of New Zealand’s most iconic brands, and was named as one of Campaign Asia’s 40 Women to Watch 2021. She is strategic, innovative, and known for being a wonderful creative leader. Anne’s involvement on our curation panel has been vital, and so gratefully received. To have such a sophisticated eye on our work, and great critical feedback - the value of that is undeniable. Anne is acknowledged as a strong mentor, and we are the beneficiaries of that wisdom.