Mahia te Mahi

Chris Harvey / Hollie Tawhiao / Margaret Aull / Ngaroma Riley / Tessa Harris / Tōmairangi Taiepa

15, June - 20 July , 2023

As Matariki is the time to reflect it is integral to acknowledge those that have soil on their hands as we head into the new year, the workers, the backbones, the action people. Mahia te mahi is this reflection.

This collective of artists embodies this kaupapa, we put in the mahi day in and day out, in our practice, communities and work. This show is the manifestation of our dedication to our toi, our people, and ourselves.

Featuring work by

Margaret Aull (Te Rarawa, Tūwharetoa, Fiji), Tessa Harris (Te Waiohua, Ngapuhi), Chris Harvey (Moriori, Kai Tahi, Te Atiawa, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Toa Rangtira), Ngaroma Riley (Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Pākehā), Hollie Tawhiao (Ngāti Tīpa, Pākehā), Tōmairangi Taiepa (Tūhoe, Moriori, Kai Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga)

Artist Kōrero: Wednesday 21st June at 2pm, in the gallery.

Please join us for a kōrero with artists and curators Margaret Aull and Hollie Tawhiao. Celebrate the work in Mahia te mahi and hear more about the exhibition from those involved.