Mere Walker, (Whakatōhea), Kete, 1995, Harakeke, non-traditional dye. Collection of Mere Walker, Kawerau

Curator Nathan Pōhio, (Kati Mamoe, Ngai Tahu, Waitaha)directs his attention in Te Puna Waior: The Distinguished Weavers of Te Kāhui Whiritoi  to the installation of an exhibition in which art and life are one, commenting in the accompanying publication: ‘For Maori, life is communal and so for the weavers, the community stands up.’  As a group exhibition  it has few, if any, precedents in public galleries in Aotearoa and internationally. 

Te Puna Waiora: The Distinguished Weavers of Te Kāhui Whiritoi

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Corner Worcester Blvd and Montreal Street

18 December – 3 April 2022

February 2022 Edition  SEE IT HERE.