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Richard Frater

RICHARD FRATER

Nicky's Conversation Lett Thomas 19 March–17 April 2025 Karangahape Road
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Nicky’s conversion begins with an intimate scene of a priest rehearsing a sermon in private, while preparing for a public address. It carries reflections on gender, identity, aging, and spirituality, along with other experiences that came to light in the moment. The film concludes with The Last Word, a song arranged for live piano and voice by the musician Abel Mercer. It was composed by the artist while filming, drawing inspiration from the New Testament biblical story of the Syrophoenician Woman (Mark 7:24-30).

The production of the film began while the artist was in residence at Parehuia McCahon House Artists’ Residency over the summer of 2020-21. Nicky is captured at a decisive moment in their trans journey while serving as an Anglican priest.

The film premiered at Klosterruine Berlin, in late April 2024, a cultural venue that hosts contemporary art exhibitions, performances, and concerts. This exhibition is the first public screening of Nicky’s conversion in Aotearoa.

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About the Artist

Born 1984, Wellington (NZ). Lives and works in Berlin (DE)

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Lett Thomas is a contemporary art gallery in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. The gallery represents international and locally based artists at the forefront of contemporary practice, and presents a programme of exhibitions focused on innovative practices from the present day and preceding decades. In addition, the gallery regularly produces art publications, ranging from artist books to collected writings.

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312 Karangahape Road
Newton
Auckland
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Auckland 312 Karangahape Road, Newton
Lett Thomas contemporary art gallery in Karangahape Road Auckland New Zealand
Lett Thomas
312 Karangahape Road, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand
+64 9 309 7848
https://lett-thomas.com/

Opening hours
Wednesday – Friday
11am – 5pm

Saturday
11am – 3pm
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