Kauri Hawkins at Te Whare O Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
“He ao āpopō, he ao tea is a hopeful extraction from a proverb written by Dr. Rangitakuku Metekingi of Whanganui iwi. It translates to ‘tomorrow is a new day, and the new day will bring clarity’. This is the ngako, the core theme of our exhibition and is about manifesting futures and dreams. We remember and honour the inspiring words of Dr. Metekingi.” — Cecelia Kumeroa, Curator
Hawins’ work will be exhibited alongside Eugene Kara, Maioha Kara, Peata Larkin, Tiopira McDowell (Mokotron), James Ormsby, Tia Ranginui, Tyrone Te Waa, Kereama Taepa, Ron Te Kawa, Saffronn Te Ratana, Nephi Tupaea, Paeheretia Collective, John Walsh and Siobhan Wooding.
Image: Kauri Hawkins, Tau Toru, 2024, Printed 3M Vinyl, ACM with Aluminium Extrusion, 85 x 170 x 0.4 cm.