Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 25, 2022 1:48:40 GMT 12
NEW WELLINGTON ART REFLECTS LOCAL HISTORY
The design, created by local artist Keri-Mei Zagrobelna, depicts a carved koruru (figure head) and maihi (representing the arms), as seen on marae (Māori meeting house), transitioning into a 1920’s architect’s compass.
In the depiction the transition of traditional Māori techniques and architecture into European materials and design can be likened to the building of relationships between indigenous tangata whenua and European colonial settlers to the area, says Ms Zagrobelna......
insidegovernment.co.nz/new-wellington-art-reflects-local-history/
The design, created by local artist Keri-Mei Zagrobelna, depicts a carved koruru (figure head) and maihi (representing the arms), as seen on marae (Māori meeting house), transitioning into a 1920’s architect’s compass.
In the depiction the transition of traditional Māori techniques and architecture into European materials and design can be likened to the building of relationships between indigenous tangata whenua and European colonial settlers to the area, says Ms Zagrobelna......
insidegovernment.co.nz/new-wellington-art-reflects-local-history/