Last week we welcomed a group of Māori clay artists to Te Whare Mānuka ahead of their exhibition Hineukurangi, which runs until December at the Suter Art Gallery in Nelson.
Hine-uku-rangi, the deity of clay from Māori genealogy, is the powerful presence behind this showcase of contemporary uku works from across Aotearoa (New Zealand).
This exhibition brings together 22 clay artists of Māori descent to celebrate and uplift the realm of Hineukurangi. It features both emerging and established artists, including members of the pioneering Māori clay artist collective, Ngā Kaihanga Uku.
He kōmiringa uku, he kōmiringa tāngata
Like clay, the heart, mind, soul and spirit of people may be moulded
The Whakatauākī or proverb which inspired this clay exhibition speaks to the value of sharing knowledge: through inspiring one person, we can inspire many.
Workshops
Towards the end of this month there are workshops available for whānau who may wish to learn more about working with uku.
Contact Marino.Emery@ngatirarua.iwi.nz for more information.
Read more about the exhibition on carlaruka.com