Soft Barriers

Scott Cai

Sanderson
Osborne Lane, 2-4 Kent Street, Newmarket
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

16 September - 11 October 2026

Opening Thursday 17th, 5.30-6.30pm

Scott Cai, Skywalk, 2026

Scott Cai (b. 1988, China) is a contemporary photographer based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Known for his perceptive and quietly evocative work, Cai explores the overlooked details and subtle textures of everyday suburban life. Through his investigations the artist reveals the unexpected beauty that can be found in the most seemingly ordinary scenes.

‘Wandering cul-de-sacs or venturing beyond the urban periphery, Tāmaki Makaurau-based photographer Scott Cai has been actively refining his craft – suspending quiet moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. Whether it’s the vivid, primary colours that glow with a subtle aura on a blue sky day, or the soft outlines of tropical plants pressed against a hazy window; Cai isolates commonplace details for his viewer to see in a new light. His work encourages a shift in attention - transporting the viewer into a mode of observation. Momentarily lifted from the noise of modern living, the artist reveals the beauty of vernacular compositions through his heightened perspective.’ - Nina Dyer

The exhibition will also showcase a small series of ceramics works by the artist.