Mata Aho Collective, Tīkawe (detail), 2022. Harakeke, cotton, zinc-coated metal. Commissioned by Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, purchased by the W.A. Sutton Trust.
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An ambitious installation that soars across the architecture of the Gallery.
Multiple braided strands of harakeke descend from the skylights, zinging across the foyer ceiling. These kawe are a celebration of the strength and significance of harakeke. Kawe were often used to carry heavy loads from one place to another; here Mata Aho reimagine this customary technology through the use of trusty tie-downs.
Commissioned by Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. Purchased by the W. A. Sutton Trust.
Curated by Melanie Oliver.
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An ambitious installation that soars across the architecture of the Gallery.
Multiple braided strands of harakeke descend from the skylights, zinging across the foyer ceiling. These kawe are a celebration of the strength and significance of harakeke. Kawe were often used to carry heavy loads from one place to another; here Mata Aho reimagine this customary technology through the use of trusty tie-downs.
Commissioned by Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū. Purchased by the W. A. Sutton Trust.
Curated by Melanie Oliver.
