Gavin Hipkins

A DigitalNZ Story by Courtney Johnston

Auckland-based photographer Gavin Hipkins often - even usually - works in series, either tightly or loosely strung together groups of images that explore a place, a moment, an idea, a state of mind. His photographs often cause you to question what you are looking at - real or manipulated or make-believe world? 'Sydney Harbour' and 'South Island (House)' are particular favourites.

Image: Sydney (Harbour). From the series: The Homely

Sydney (Harbour). From the series: The Homely

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: South Island (House)

South Island (House)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: The shaman (blue)

The shaman (blue)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The oval

The oval

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Christchurch (Mask). From the series: The Homely

Christchurch (Mask). From the series: The Homely

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Dunedin (Landscape). From the series: The Homely

Dunedin (Landscape). From the series: The Homely

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Te Wairoa (Falls). From the series: The Homely

Te Wairoa (Falls). From the series: The Homely

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Wellsford (Sign). From the series: The Homely

Wellsford (Sign). From the series: The Homely

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Christchurch (Museum). From the series: The Homely

Christchurch (Museum). From the series: The Homely

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The gulf (redhead)

The gulf (redhead)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Near New Plymouth (Clouds)

Near New Plymouth (Clouds)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Christchurch (Icicles)

Christchurch (Icicles)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Huka (Falls)

Huka (Falls)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Auckland (Mount Eden)

Auckland (Mount Eden)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Wellington (Museum) 1998. From the series: The Homely

Wellington (Museum) 1998. From the series: The Homely

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The sanctuary: Melbourne (path)

The sanctuary: Melbourne (path)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Auckland (One Tree Hill). From the series: The Homely

Auckland (One Tree Hill). From the series: The Homely

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The sanctuary: Melbourne (hut)

The sanctuary: Melbourne (hut)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace (9)

The terrace (9)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace (7)

The terrace (7)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace (4)

The terrace (4)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace (2)

The terrace (2)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Melbourne (Rope)

Melbourne (Rope)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Empire (tree)

Empire (tree)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The Ring

The Ring

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: The Host (Part II)

The Host (Part II)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Hokitika (Rocks)

Hokitika (Rocks)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: The terrace (1)

The terrace (1)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace (10)

The terrace (10)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace (6)

The terrace (6)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace (8)

The terrace (8)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace (5)

The terrace (5)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace (12)

The terrace (12)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace (11)

The terrace (11)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace (3)

The terrace (3)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: The terrace

The terrace

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Sydney (Dogs)

Sydney (Dogs)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Sydney (Lion)

Sydney (Lion)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Sydney (Museum)

Sydney (Museum)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Rotorua (Fountain)

Rotorua (Fountain)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Napier (Tree)

Napier (Tree)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Westport (Curtains)

Westport (Curtains)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Romance: Houhora (Sheep) 2003

Romance: Houhora (Sheep) 2003

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Christchurch (Corridor)

Christchurch (Corridor)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Christchurch (Mask)

Christchurch (Mask)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Romance: Auckland (Diver)

Romance: Auckland (Diver)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Wellington (Fern)

Wellington (Fern)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Melbourne (Cross)

Melbourne (Cross)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Melbourne (Wood)

Melbourne (Wood)

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki