The strength of the female gaze is celebrated in Heather Straka’s new exhibition entitled Donor. Amanda, an Auckland model, is the principal donor here, having posed for Ms Straka in bust views ranging from profile and three-quarter, to the front on. And a serious full frontal it is too. But who is looking at whom in these portraits? And just …

Blood Lust is the title Heather Straka has given to a series of photographs she made in the first half of 2012, during her residency as William Hodges Fellow in Invercargill… Take six male models (from a local rugby team and gym) and a stylist – for consistency of hair, make-up and dress. Gather many carefully chosen props. And assemble …