ARTIST TALK - ROSS HEMERA
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Ross Hemera (Waitaha, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe) explores the function of ancient rock art imagery; portraying traditional narratives associated with the land, migration, origins and pūrakau. His extensive mahi has enabled Ngāi Tahu to present its tribal identity to iwi and the world as an innovative expression of tikanga, mātauranga and mana whenua.
Through his time at Massey University Wellington as a Professor of Māori Art and Design, Ross influenced generations of Visual Arts students. He currently sits on the board of Aho i te Rangi - Ngāi Tahu Māori Weaving Trust, Ngā Aho - Network of Māori Design Professionals, and Paemanu - Ngāi Tahu Contemporary Visual Arts.
We are so lucky to be able to hear from Ross about some of his practice and work. Please register below and we will circulate a link to join the zoom closer to the time. Ngā mihi.
Ross Hemera
Ko Kārewa te Whakarare (2018)
Ross Hemera
Takata Waka, 2015