Jamie Berry, Lanae Cable, Tegan Hautapu, Kelly Jarvis, Emma Kitson, Gina Matchitt, Renee Paku, Te Kahureremoa Taumata, Rongomaiaia Te Whaiti, Vanessa Wairata Edwards, Kezia Whakamoe, Tessa Williams
3 June - 1 July
Hā is a group exhibition of new works by twelve wāhine Māori artists, Jamie Berry, Lanae Cable, Tegan Hautapu, Kelly Jarvis, Emma Kitson, Gina Matchitt, Renee Paku, Te Kahureremoa Taumata, Rongomaiaia Te Whaiti, Vanessa Wairata Edwards, Kezia Whakamoe and Tessa Williams.
Audiences are invited to join the artists and rest together in the gallery during Matariki. The works acknowledge how our tīpuna would have spent this time.
Textile artworks will cover a collection of mattresses that can be laid upon.
A unique soundscape and interactive lightwork will surround the floor-based artworks, creating a calm, sensory environment within the busy centre of Pōneke.
The artists' concept of rest evolved during the Covid-19 lockdowns, a time when many people were forced to stop and stay in haumaru (safety), a place where one must reflect.
Hā encourages audiences to once again take time to pause and slow down.
Four workshops will be held for charity groups chosen by the artist for their importance in supporting their communities.
The workshops will rangahau (investigate) the concept of rest during Matariki providing the opportunity to stop, rest, reflect and share.
Wellingtonians and visitors are warmly invited to this special Matariki exhibition.
For more information about each artist and the exhibition catalogue click here.
Crochet & Knit Workshop
10am, Tuesday 14 June
Studio 30
Haere mai and rest to resist in this beautiful crochet and knit workshop with Hā artist, Gina Matchitt.
Bring your own project or just come along and learn a new skill.
Matariki Writing Workshop
12pm, Sunday 26 June
Gallery
Join us for an introduction to writing prose. Have a go at expressing yourself in whatever tone feels most natural to you. Here, there are no rules, only space to experiment with the ways you communicate your inner narrative.
Run by local writer Rangimarie Sophie Jolley, this workshop will take places amongst the Hā exhibition.
No need to book - just turn up!
Takatāpui Gathering
1pm, Wednesday 29 June
Gallery
As the Hā exhibition comes to an end, Renati will be facilitating time and space for Takatāpui to enjoy the Hā exhibition. Come together as a community to kōrero, create, and rest together. Matariki is a time to reflect, and a time to dream.
The space is open for all to enjoy. Have a jam with some Taonga Pūoro, bring any mahi toi you’re working on, reflect on the past year with our community and dream about the next.
Renati will bring some equipment to have a tutu with, their camera (incase of an impromptu photoshoot), and there will be snacks and tea.
Pūrakau and tāonga pūoro workshop
3pm, Friday 1 July
Gallery
Come find some space to chill with Te Kahureremoa Taumata who will be facilitating a pūrakau and tāonga pūoro workshop. Have a jam, listen to some stories and catch your breath.
The workshop will take place in the Toi Pōneke gallery in the Hā exhibition on its last day.
