The latest exhibition in Carlton Gallery coincides with Matariki and celebrates both art and the start of a new year for Māori.
Visitors to this exhibition will view hand-woven flax artworks such as traditional baskets, hats, backpacks and more.
The collaboration of local artists exhibiting is Marino Magee plus Rangi Ranui, Rawinia Gray, Kerewai Wanakore, Annie Tauiwi, Karen Morunga, Janie Hemoata Wanakore Flavell - all master weavers level four through the Wananga O Aotearoa.
A gallery spokesperson says weaving is not only useful, “it is a living art form and a way of passing on Māori culture. For example, while the kete is used for collecting food such as potato, kumara and pipis, it also represents a container of knowledge and wisdom.”
Flax from the works is sourced from the Western Bay of Plenty or from the artist’s backyards.
