Tūhononga

OPENING EVENT: Wednesday, 1 July, 5.30-7.30pm

The constellation of Matariki (the Pleiades star cluster) implies a system of relationships. The kupu tūhononga may describe tribal connections or a literal cluster of objects. It acts as a guiding principle for this collection of artists to celebrate the new year in the Māori calendar.

Matariki celebrations are now a national celebration, an established marker of time in the national consciousness. With the rising of the Matariki star cluster we usher in a new year that is specific to this place. In sync with this holiday, we present a group show that considers the sun and whetū (stars), along with their articulation of light  and darkness, as a launching pad to observe relationships between the practices of these artists. A cluster of connections.

Artist announcements coming soon....

An exhibition organied by Philip Kelly for Matariki celebrations on Karangahape Road.

Image: Reuben Paterson (courtesy of Gow Langsford Gallery)