‘A broken plate can’t be unbroken’: An abuse survivor visits Pātaka’s domestic violence art show

‘Joining the Pieces’ at Poirirua’s Pātaka Museum is a celebration of resilience, told through artworks created by the women and children survivors of domestic violence. For Jeff Mercer, the show inspired memories of his own abuse, and reflections on how far he’s come.  Content warning: This essay concerns the topic of domestic violence, which may … Read more