In advance of his Monica Brewster Evening presentation, join multidisciplinary scent artist Nathan Taare (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tama) for an afternoon scent evaluation workshop at The Virtue.

For Nathan, scent is more than fragrance, it is a carrier of story, belonging and lived experience. In a world saturated with visual culture, Nathan’s work asks what it might mean to slow down and return to the quiet intimacy of smell. His practice reminds us that scent can both hold and transmit histories, offering space for connection, reflection and care in the present.

During the workshop Nathan will present a selection of smells, evaluate, bridge scents to colours, textures, what's heard, then facilitate a cross sensory synesthetic discussion.

• Please note this workshop takes place offsite at The Virtue
    112 Devon Street West, New Plymouth
• Beverages provided
• Tickets are limited booking essential
• All tickets $20
  
  

The evening event will close the 2026 Monica Brewster Evening Series with an immersive conversation exploring the world of custom perfume creation. Nathan will share how his practice spans multimedia art, oil painting, sculpture and olfactory art — with a focus on scent as a public, expressive medium deeply tied to whakapapa. Taare is currently creating bespoke perfume brand development for small fashion brands, and in June presented work at The Biennale d'art contemporain autochtone (BACA) / Contemporary Native Art Biennial in Montreal.


Purchase a bundled ticket for Nathan Taare's MBE & Workshop here.

Tickets for the Monica Brewster Evening are available here.


Nathan Taare (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tama) is a multidisciplinary artist and freelance Production Designer & Art Director from Aotearoa, based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and working globally. While his primary focus is film, his practice spans sonic art, photography and olfactory design. Known for bold aesthetics, precise execution and emotionally resonant work, Taare explores scent as a public, artistic and expressive medium, tracing its deep connection to whakapapa and lived experience.