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Selected Exhibitions
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GastroGeography x Auckland Central
Auckland University of Technology 1 August - 30 September 2022On the 27th of July 2022, representatives from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, two universities, a council, and a botanical artist went on a foraging walk together at Pukekawa Auckland Domain. This... -
Mamakan Pop-Up | Art, Food and Foraging
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi 16 May 2021On May 16th, Mamakan was invited to create a pop-up art + food evening hosted by Iona Matheson and Chloe Geoghegan from Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery . The menu... -
Eðli Water
Botanical Paintings 2025 22 November 2025Mamakan Eðli Water Aotearoa, Spring 2025 Collection of Original Artworks This new series, Eðli Water, portrays the native botanicals of Velskov through a practice of growing connection. For each plant,... -
Treasure Island
National Museum of Singapore 28 April - 25 June 2017A Botanical Art Installation by Mamakan at the National Museum of Singapore, inspired by the story of a botanist’s first encounter of Singapore in 1823. -
Forestscapes
by Mamakan x Esse 25 October - 28 December 2022Mamakan x Esse Forestscape is an installation of foraged native flora and fauna from Mamakan’s forest, Velskov, in Parau, Waitakere Ranges and are ever-evolving art pieces that transition through the...
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Events and Workshops
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Open Studios Waitākere 2025
Auckland, November 22 - 23 November 2025Each year the Open Studio Waitākere event invites artist studios, designers, makers and creatives - as well as art groups and galleries located in the Waitākere Ranges to participate. You... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 1 | Foundations
Velskov, Auckland 7 December 2025Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about foraging. Learn to forage and identify edible native plants through sight, touch, taste, and smell . Part nature walk, part immersive sensory experience,... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 2 | Herbal Drinks & Infusions
Velskov, Auckland 14 December 2025After attending the Art of Foraging 1 | Foundations workshop, your next step is to discover how to make teas and infusions from native plants. Learn sensory cues, flavours, and... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 1 | Foundations
Velskov, Auckland 18 January 2026Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about foraging. Learn to forage and identify edible native plants through sight, touch, taste, and smell . Part nature walk, part immersive sensory experience,... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 2 | Herbal Drinks & Infusions
Velskov, Auckland 25 January 2026After attending the Art of Foraging 1 | Foundations workshop, your next step is to discover how to make teas and infusions from native plants. Learn sensory cues, flavours, and... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 3 | Culinary Explorations with Native Plants
Velskov, Auckland 15 February 2026This workshop is suitable for foragers who have completed Art of Foraging 1: Foundations and Art of Foraging 2: Herbal Drinks . Explore the possibilities of native plants in cooking... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 1 | Foundations
Velskov, Auckland 1 February 2026Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about foraging. Learn to forage and identify edible native plants through sight, touch, taste, and smell . Part nature walk, part immersive sensory experience,... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 1 | Foundations
Velskov, Auckland 1 March 2026Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about foraging. Learn to forage and identify edible native plants through sight, touch, taste, and smell . Part nature walk, part immersive sensory experience,... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 2 | Herbal Drinks & Infusions
Velskov, Auckland 15 March 2026After attending the Art of Foraging 1 | Foundations workshop, your next step is to discover how to make teas and infusions from native plants. Learn sensory cues, flavours, and... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 1 | Foundations
Velskov, Auckland 5 April 2026Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about foraging. Learn to forage and identify edible native plants through sight, touch, taste, and smell . Part nature walk, part immersive sensory experience,... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 2 | Herbal Drinks & Infusions
Velskov, Auckland 19 April 2026After attending the Art of Foraging 1 | Foundations workshop, your next step is to discover how to make teas and infusions from native plants. Learn sensory cues, flavours, and... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 1 | Foundations
Velskov, Auckland 3 May 2026Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about foraging. Learn to forage and identify edible native plants through sight, touch, taste, and smell . Part nature walk, part immersive sensory experience,... -
Art of Foraging Workshop 3 | Culinary Explorations with Native Plants
Velskov, Auckland 17 May 2026This workshop is suitable for foragers who have completed Art of Foraging 1: Foundations and Art of Foraging 2: Herbal Drinks . Explore the possibilities of native plants in cooking...
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About
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VELSKOV
627 Huia Road, Parau 0604, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Call: (+64) 027 2209 107
Email: mamakan@mamakan.com
