Hau Kainga | Exhibition
Sat, 31 May
|Tairāwhiti Museum
Traditional fibre works by sisters Michelle Kerr, Claudette Collis, and Fiona Collis, celebrating whakapapa, whenua, and evolving mātauranga Māori.
Time & Location
31 May 2025, 10:00 am
Tairāwhiti Museum , 10 Stout Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
About the event
Michelle Kerr, Claudette Collis, and Fiona Collis are traditional fibre artists from Te Aitanga a Hauiti, whose work is deeply rooted in their whakapapa and cultural heritage.
As sisters and skilled weavers, they draw inspiration from the natural materials and techniques passed down through generations, blending traditional Māori weaving with contemporary artistic expression. Their upcoming exhibition, Hau Kāinga, meaning “the true home, the heart of one’s identity and belonging,” is a celebration of the deep connection to whenua (land), whakapapa (ancestry), and tūrangawaewae (place of standing).
Through intricate fibre artworks, they explore the strength, beauty, and resilience of their people, honouring the artistry of Te Aitanga a Hauiti while expressing the evolving nature of mātauranga Māori in a modern world.
Exhibition dates 31/05/25 - 06/07/25
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