Tūmatakahuki is the sacred stitch used to form the foundation of tukutuku and this exhibition title represents the binding of the students together in their toi journey.
This exhibition showcases the work of students of the Bachelor of Māori Arts degree in weaving at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, in Palmerston North.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is unique in that it is the only tertiary provider offering a degree solely in the art of weaving worldwide. The programme encompasses all aspects of Māori weaving, exploring the diverse range of customary practices from fibre-weaving and plaiting to lattice-work.
Throughout this journey we maintain and teach the practices and techniques of our ancestors. Our materials are all supplied by nature and it is with the manipulation of these natural resources and some contemporary media that we are able to create the beautiful artworks in this exhibition.
Artists:
- Cassandra Archer
- Constance Mason
- Emily Gavan
- Fiona Mackie
- Maliana Walker
- Marjorie Nikora
- Margot Bennetts
- Miranda Bush
- Ratahi Tamatea
