Ans Westra is an unseen observer, a documenter of contemporary New Zealand life.
Through the lens of her camera, she manages to capture a moment, an expression, a brief glimpse into the subject’s life that tempts the viewer to feel the tension, emotion, angst or excitement portrayed by the subject.
Handboek is a selection of carefully chosen aspects of New Zealand life from the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st; images captured by Westra of political demonstrations, hikoi, street parades and festivals.
