Exhibition all about Keeping Bloodlines Strong
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| Mana Wahine - By Phil Berry |
Seventeen contemporary Maori artists from throughout Aotearoa have come to Wellington to open Bloodlines, a multi-media exhibition during Matariki, the Maori New Year, with the theme of “keeping our bloodlines strong.”
Opening on 12 June, at Wellington’s Academy of Fine Arts, this exhibition of significant new works of painting, weaving, carving and ta moko (tattoo) brings together contemporary Maori art from a group of established artists that include Phil Berry, Simon Lardelli, Jack Brooking, Mark Kopua – many have exhibited internationally in Canada, the USA, Australia and Singapore, as well as throughout New Zealand.
As well as promoting Maori art and artists, Bloodlines contains strong health messages and a definite youth focus.
Presented in partnership with Auahi Kore and KEdesign, the concept of the exhibition is to emphasise that health, arts and culture are equally important for everyone’s future wellbeing.
It's expected that over 450 students will be coming through the gallery to take part in the rangatahi (youth) workshops where they will learn and experience arts, culture and health issues – conveying the values of having a smoke-free environment and attitude to life.
Daily sessions are open to the public from 13 – 22 June for people to experience ta moko, carving, weaving and painting demonstrations, where people can meet the artists face-to-face. The exhibition closes on 29 June.
| Exhibition details in brief: | |
| Title: | Auahi Kore Bloodlines |
| Venue: | New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, Queens Wharf, Wellington |
| Dates: | 13 – 29 June |
| Times: | Daily, 10am – 5pm |
| Art Demonstrations: | 13 – 22 June |
| Entry: | Free |
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