Introducing 'Light on Dunedin Lines'

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City Of Literature | Posted: Wednesday Jan 14, 2026

— a stunning new photography portfolio where Ōtepoti poetry comes to life through the lens of photographer Alex Bligh.

Each image is sparked by a line, a mood, or the setting of a selected poem, creating a beautiful interplay between words and visuals. The photographs don’t just illustrate the poems — they emerge from them as an entirely new artistic expression.

This project brings together two of Alex’s great passions: the literary world and the art of photography. The result is a quiet, powerful celebration of Ōtepoti’s creative spirit.

Take a moment to explore, reflect, and see some of our city’s poetry illuminated in a whole new way: https://studiobligh.my.canva.site/#poetry