Puaka Matariki Exhibition 6/6/15 until 27/6/15
Sandie den Dulk
An exhibition in celebration of Matariki (Maori New Year). Local artists.
Matariki is celebrated with the appearance of the cluster of stars known as Pleiades. It is associated with the planting and harvesting of crops and a time of plenty.
"Waitaha Gathering Putiputi." Acrylic on canvas. By Hine Forsyth.
"Kakano" / Seed. Jarrah. By Pav Pawlowicz.
"Te Ara Marama". Pathway to the Moon. Rimu, Whale bone, Tangiwai and Titi feathers. By James York.
"Marama". Driftwood, stone, antler and serpentine. By Bobby Stettner.
"Stairway to the Stars". Harakeke (flax) paper and stalks. By Wairua o te Harakeke.
Koauau. Flute. Bone. By Yuri Terenyi.
"The Green Moon is Rising", "Seven Stars" and "New Moon". Limestone and Serpentine. By Moira Crossman.
"Te Atapo" and "Matariki i te po". Acrylic on canvas. By Lovey Crossma-Nixon.
"Moss Rock-Rock Moss". Embroidery fibre art. By Robyn Ashton.