A close up of Bena’s hands whilst they tie an empty coffee cup to an electric scooter in Wellington CBD with a rubber band. The person is wearing a stripy jersey and black pants.
Artist

Bena Jackson

Bena Jackson is an artist based in Pōneke Wellington.

Recent exhibitions include Bound in secret knots with Teresa Collins (Enjoy Public Art Gallery, Wellington, 2021) and Same thing every day with Max Fleury (Window Gallery, Auckland, 2020). Bena is also a facilitator and studio artist at play_station.

She holds a BFA (Hons) from Massey University Whiti o Rehua.

    Writing & podcasts featuring Bena Jackson

    Max sips out of a cup whilst waiting at a pedestrian crossing in Wellington Central. He is holding an electric scooter in anticipation for the light to change colours and to ride off. Max wears a brown hat, red tshirt and black shorts.

    Max Fleury: Public Nuisance

    Interview
    By Mark Williams · October 5, 2021

    Public space, the lifecycle of everyday objects, and clashing ideas of value. Max Fleury discusses four works on CIRCUIT that include collaborations with Anna Brimer, Bena Jackson, and Sabina Rizos-Shaw.

    Max Fleury: Public Nuisance

    CIRCUIT is the
    leading voice
    for artist moving image
    practice
    in Aotearoa New Zealand,
    distributing works,
    critical review and
    dialogues
    which reflect our unique, contemporary
    South Pacific context.