Sampford Cathie
Project Title: The Art of Seeing
Practice: Photography
The Experience: What does it mean to create images for a living when the act of seeing is uncertain? Sampford Cathie was diagnosed with keratoconus at the age of 18, a degenerative eye condition that causes the world to appear as a kaleidoscopic blur, they nevertheless became a photographer.
This project is a photographic and written exploration of their experience, both professionally and personally.
Instillation of this project is supported by Queenstown Central and Silo.
Venue: Queenstown Central
Address: 19 Grant Rd, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Location of Art: Public outdoor area directly outside Pavilion Bar & Kitchen on Central Street.
Accessibility:
Monday - Saturday 9am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Restrooms: Public toilets nearby
Parking: On-street parking nearby
Venue Website: https://queenstowncentral.co.nz
About the Artist:
Sampford Cathie is a Wānaka-based photographer. His ongoing series, Viewfinder, combines historic photographs of Otago with contemporary images of the same locations, showing how towns and landscapes have evolved over time. Through this work, Sampford highlights the stories, changes, and enduring elements that continue to shape the region’s identity.
See more of the artist’s work:
• Follow Sampford on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sampford_
• Visit Sampford’s website (art): https://www.sampfordcathie.com/viewfinder
• Sampford’s website (business): https://www.sampfordcathie.com/
The Creative Spaces Project is running throughout the month of November across the Queenstown Lakes region and can be explored via an interactive online map featuring participating artists, venues and installations.
Find out more and plan your creative trail at www.threelakesculturaltrust.co.nz/creative-spaces-project
The project was created by Three Lakes Cultural Trust in partnership with the Queenstown Lakes District Council with support from Central Lakes Trust.
