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» Exhibitions:

   Our City O-Tautahi Gallery,
   Worchester Street,
   Christchurch

   Pu Harakeke: Ōtautahi Maori artists explore the relationship between whanau and Matariki
   Wednesday, 2nd June – Saturday 10 July

   Matariki is a time for whanau to come together, share food, song and whakapapa. This mixed media exhibition
   continues the journey of artists from Kohinga Toi, who share their experiences of Matariki in relation to whanau.
   Raranga (weaving), paintings and carving convey the nuances of whanau and Matariki – of new beginnings, and
   of holding fast to the past; of connection to each other, whether through extended whanau, or as a whanau of
   artists learning together and supporting one another.

   Artists: Alice Spittle, Priscilla Cowie, Tairoa Flanagan, Asher Newbery, Ranui Ngarimu, Te Rangimaria Ngarimu,
   Kapuakore Ngarimu, Glendale Rangihaeata, Paula Rigby, , Brae Toia.

   Opening night:

     
       

   Little River Gallery,
   Banks Peninsula,
   Canterbury

   Te Pataka
   Saturday, 5th June - Wednesday, 30th June

   Seven Maori artists explore the theme of Mahinga Kai and the importance of kai at the time of 
   Matariki (Maori New Year). Traditionally Matariki is the time when the Pataka (storehouse) was full.

   Banks Peninsula is an important Mahinga Kai site and the srtists have drawn from their knowledge of traditional
   food gathering to create this exhibition.

   Opening:

    
   
   
 
» Finishing touches - May, 2010

 

» Preparing for upcoming exhibitions - May, 2010

 
 

» Preparing for upcoming exhibitions - April, 2010

 
  

» Artist in Residence

This term I am working once a week from a local school in Christchurch as their "Artist in Residence".  It's a chance for student's to be involved with and work alongside an artist.... it's great fun!

 

» Some more works in progress
 
    
  

» March, 2010

Well, I have been in hiding in my studio working away on some new and exciting pieces!  Here's a little sample for you.

              
  

» Waitangi Exhibition, Feb 2010

In commemoration of 170 years since the signing of Te Tiriti of Waitangi, Manaaki Solutions invited me to show some work in Waitangi.  The theme for the art exhibition was cultural identity, appreciation and diversity.

I felt very privileged to have my work showing at such a momentous occasion.

 

» Te Tihi, Rotorua, January 2010

In January I was lucky to be invited to Te Tihi in Rotorua, the 4th gathering of Indigenous visual artists.

100 artists were invited from all over NZ, Alaska, Sweden, Hawaii, North America and more.

I feel like I am only just coming back down to earth after a very intense and inspiring trip.  There were lots of collaborative works going on between carvers, painting, print makers, potters, glass work artists and many more! 

Although we were all from different cultures our art had many common threads and we all enjoyed being inspiring and being inspired....oh, and enjoy the great kai!

Thanks so much to Sandy, June and all the organisers behind the scenes that work their buts off to make it a great event.

I met some incredible people and have made some lifelong friends. 

» Works in progress.....

I've been sketching, writing and even tramping to inspire some new, weird and wonderful works! 

Watch this space - even I can't wait to see what I create.....

» Scars

We've all got scars, whether they are external, internal, generational, racial, tribal, cultural or from war or our childhood.

   

This piece is available in the gallery.

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» Sandihurst Winery

Sandihurst had their "Spring Celebration" on the 1st of November and what an amazing afternoon!  Beautiful weather, award winning wine, live music and art.




I had some of my latest artwork on display with other Maori Contemporary Artists at Sandihurst Winery. 

Pop in and have a look - it's an amazing place!

Sandihurst Winery, 1320 West Coat Road, West Melton, Canterbury

» Maori Art Market, Wellington

I was recently invited to attend The Maori Art Market in Wellington. It was amazing to see such quality Maori artwork under one roof in a beautifully presented exhibition! It was great to see so many artists represented from all around Aotearoa.

I can't wait for the next one!

       

   » Maori TV

    Alice and her work featured on Tu Wera, on Maori TV.
 
   

    » Maori Business Education Resources

    Alice's work was featured on the cover of two Taking Care of Business publications for Aotahi Limited.

     Aotahi Limited is a business education company specialising in developing educational resources.

  
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