Episode one of eight from this web series - a profile of Areta Wilkinson
Episode two of eight from this web series - a profile of Fayne Robinson
Episode three of eight from this web series - a profile of Fiona Pardington
Episode four of eight from this web series - a profile of Lonnie Hutchinson
Episode five of eight from this web series - a profile of Nathan Pohio
Episode six of eight from this web series - a profile of Ross Hemera
Episode seven of eight from this web series - a profile of Simon Kaan
Episode eight of eight from this web series - a profile of Reihana Parata and Morehu Flutey-Henare
Ngā Ringa Toi o Tahu
Web (Full Length Episodes) – 2017
This web series profiles nine Ngāi Tahu artists, all working in different mediums. Weavers Reihana Parata and Morehu Flutey-Henare, and carver Fayne Robinson use traditional designs and materials like flax, feathers, stone, pounamu and wood, while conceptual artist Nathan Pohio uses 'found' objects like old photographs, presenting them in different contexts so they speak to a new audience. From photographer Fiona Pardington's 'memento mori' imagery to painter Simon Kaan's serene landscapes, each artist draws inspiration from the land and its wairua (spirit).
Our ancestors created images that are for me, perfect. I'm inspired to try and reach the perfection that they reached — that's what drives me and my art.– Artist and designer Ross Hemera draws inspiration from ancient art forms
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