Terehia Walker, Hiwa-i-te-rangi, 2025, woven harakeke, 600mm x 1700mm.
Photo Credit
Artists
- Gabby Turbott
- Aleisha Roulston
- Amber Fonua
- Annitta Cleal-Whiu
- Alvina Sciascia-Bizaoui
- Brenda Railey
- Cathy Denne
- Clara-Mae Tukerangi
- Dina Tiare Mcleod
- Julie Ann Matiu Paerau
- Kiriana O’Connell
- Lucia Hemara
- Te Wairua Palalagi
- Tereana Shortland
- Terehia Walker
- Theresa Fox
- Vanessa Kerr
Ruaruawhetū – Weaving Design Celebrating the Stars features work from 17 artists, spanning individual and collectively-produced raranga (weaving). Coming from across the motu, the artists will also share their knowledge of raranga (weaving) through an Artist Talk and a series of weaving workshops.
Exhibition visitors are invited to experience and interact with different weaving patterns related to and embracing the 9 stars of Matariki and sharing in matauranga Māori. The exhibition is guest curated by Terehia Walker, an upcoming raranga artist of Ngā Puhi, Tainui and Te Atiawa descent, with her husband Ngahiwi Walker as the supporting cultural advisor/Kaumatua and whaikairo artist.
Matariki – the Māori New Year – is a time for reflection, renewal, looking forward to the new year and celebrating the interconnectedness of people and the natural world. In Te Reo Māori, “whenua” represents the land and all its natural resources, many of which are celebrated during Matariki for their importance in Māori culture and traditions.
Ruaruawhetū – Weaving Design Celebrating the Stars features work from 17 artists, spanning individual and collectively-produced raranga (weaving). Coming from across the motu, the artists will also share their knowledge of raranga (weaving) through an Artist Talk and a series of weaving workshops.
Exhibition visitors are invited to experience and interact with different weaving patterns related to and embracing the 9 stars of Matariki and sharing in matauranga Māori. The exhibition is guest curated by Terehia Walker, an upcoming raranga artist of Ngā Puhi, Tainui and Te Atiawa descent, with her husband Ngahiwi Walker as the supporting cultural advisor/Kaumatua and whaikairo artist.
Matariki – the Māori New Year – is a time for reflection, renewal, looking forward to the new year and celebrating the interconnectedness of people and the natural world. In Te Reo Māori, “whenua” represents the land and all its natural resources, many of which are celebrated during Matariki for their importance in Māori culture and traditions.
