Turumeke Harrington

17 October – 7 November

Te Āwhiowhio, Auckland.

Turumeke Harrington’s new exhibition Gentle ribbing is a birth, a coming into being with a lifetime ahead. The exhibition of sculpture and major installation features a huge, brightly coloured quilt. Much like birth itself, the quilt represents hours of labour, boredom, procrastination and a triumphant finish. Harrington divides the gallery space to reflect her interpretation of birth in Māori cosmognony.

Turumeke Harrington is a Ngāi Tahu artist based in Pōneke Wellington, living with her daughter and partner. She has a background in industrial design and fine arts. An interest in whakapapa, space, colour and material sees her creating large sculptural installations at the intersection of art and design.

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