Derek Henderson: Mercy Mercer

Derek Henderson captures the essence of Mercer, New Zealand, through a series of striking photographs taken with a large-format camera. Inspired by the works of color photographers like Sternfeld and Shore, he presents a poignant visual narrative that showcases the town's dilapidated interiors, intimate family portraits, and sweeping river landscapes, all infused with a sense of monumentality. This work not only documents a place but also reflects on personal and collective histories intertwined within the rural setting.