Te Hā o Ngā Tīpuna
The Breath of the Ancestors
by Louis Mikaere
These works speak of connection between land, sky and spirit. The birds are messengers between worlds, carrying the presence of those who came before us. The kowhaiwhai, a vessel of knowledge - A living rhythm of whakapapa. Each form traces the lives of descent; the movement of life and knowledge passed from one generation to the next. In its creation are stories - Visual teachings that hold memory, guidance, and identity. Together the birds and kowhaiwhai form a dialogue between worlds - where the spirit of the past continues to breathe through the present, reminding us who we are and where we come from.
18 - 24 October
All works for sale in the Galley Shop
Sculpture by Leo Semau
LAB GALLERY - THE LEARNING CONNEXION
182 Eastern Hutt Road, Taita, Lower Hutt
Open Monday-Friday, Standard hours 9am - 4pm may differ from various exhibition hours.
Closed public holidays.
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