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November 2008 
Art Exhibition entitled: Te Whare o Anupihi Artworks - Rua Pick
Posted on Nov 25th, 2008
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Aigantighe Art Gallery
49 Waiiti Rd
Timaru, NZ
Phone: (03) 688 4424
www.timaru.govt.nz/artgallery.html
Art Exhibition entitled: Te Whare o Anupihi
Artworks by Rua Pick.
WHERE Aigantighe Art Gallery
49 Waiiti Rd,
Timaru.
New Zealand
Ph: ( 03) 688 4424
PREVIEW @ 6PM FRI 5Th DEC -All WELCOME-
DURATION December 5 th 2008 - March 1st 2009
GALLERY HOURS Tuesday – Fri day 10.00 am – 4:00 pm
Weekends - 12:00am - 4:00 pm, closed mondays
Artist Comment: Rua Pick
This exhibition is a homage to the Ancient People of Waitaha. This selection of artworks is a tribute to the old Waitaha nga hoanga tuhituhi / Rock drawings, paintings that adorn the limestone caves and shelters throughout the South Island of New Zealand.
The works from the Tawhito Koropiko / Ancient Homage Series and the Onamata Uenuku Nga Moemoea / Ancient Rainbow Dreaming Series, were created during 1995 – 1996, as a homage to the Old Ones’ forms, through the combination of texture and colour. This was followed by the Tapu Wairua / Sacred Spirit, the White Series in 1996.
In the works from the Purapura Whetu / Star Dust exhibition 2006, I have utilized wooden formats inspired from the contours of the rock drawing forms. Looking through these ancient windows, images, scenes and symbols came through to my minds eye, which I drew then painted within the shapes, a painted journey that I have traveled.
Artworks from the Te Karere / Herald Series 2007, are rock drawings on woven fibre panels influenced by Tukutuku.
During 2007 – 2008, I explored rock drawings from around the world in the Ngä Huarahi Tawhito / Ancient Pathways Series. This was followed by the Ngä Kaiako o te Pö / Teachers of the Night Series 2008, which pay homage to the Sacred Caves of the Kai Tuhituhi / Scribes. These works on hessian panels reflect the earthy tones and texture of the limestone caves.
I have visited many of the old stone places admiring the beautiful minds of the Nga Kai Tuhituhi / Scribes work. Timeless creations were written on stone so long ago, they still speak to us across time and space, singing of the past, present and future like the bright stars above.
This journey into the world of the Nga Kai Tuhituhi has guided me towards a deeper understanding of sky, land and sea. These artworks are a tribute to the Tüäpapa / Foundation of this sacred land, honouring the tree and its many branches that have grown from those foundations, acknowledging the past to empower the future.
49 Waiiti Rd
Timaru, NZ
Phone: (03) 688 4424
www.timaru.govt.nz/artgallery.html
Art Exhibition entitled: Te Whare o Anupihi
Artworks by Rua Pick.
WHERE Aigantighe Art Gallery
49 Waiiti Rd,
Timaru.
New Zealand
Ph: ( 03) 688 4424
PREVIEW @ 6PM FRI 5Th DEC -All WELCOME-
DURATION December 5 th 2008 - March 1st 2009
GALLERY HOURS Tuesday – Fri day 10.00 am – 4:00 pm
Weekends - 12:00am - 4:00 pm, closed mondays
Artist Comment: Rua Pick
This exhibition is a homage to the Ancient People of Waitaha. This selection of artworks is a tribute to the old Waitaha nga hoanga tuhituhi / Rock drawings, paintings that adorn the limestone caves and shelters throughout the South Island of New Zealand.
The works from the Tawhito Koropiko / Ancient Homage Series and the Onamata Uenuku Nga Moemoea / Ancient Rainbow Dreaming Series, were created during 1995 – 1996, as a homage to the Old Ones’ forms, through the combination of texture and colour. This was followed by the Tapu Wairua / Sacred Spirit, the White Series in 1996.
In the works from the Purapura Whetu / Star Dust exhibition 2006, I have utilized wooden formats inspired from the contours of the rock drawing forms. Looking through these ancient windows, images, scenes and symbols came through to my minds eye, which I drew then painted within the shapes, a painted journey that I have traveled.
Artworks from the Te Karere / Herald Series 2007, are rock drawings on woven fibre panels influenced by Tukutuku.
During 2007 – 2008, I explored rock drawings from around the world in the Ngä Huarahi Tawhito / Ancient Pathways Series. This was followed by the Ngä Kaiako o te Pö / Teachers of the Night Series 2008, which pay homage to the Sacred Caves of the Kai Tuhituhi / Scribes. These works on hessian panels reflect the earthy tones and texture of the limestone caves.
I have visited many of the old stone places admiring the beautiful minds of the Nga Kai Tuhituhi / Scribes work. Timeless creations were written on stone so long ago, they still speak to us across time and space, singing of the past, present and future like the bright stars above.
This journey into the world of the Nga Kai Tuhituhi has guided me towards a deeper understanding of sky, land and sea. These artworks are a tribute to the Tüäpapa / Foundation of this sacred land, honouring the tree and its many branches that have grown from those foundations, acknowledging the past to empower the future.
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