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Featuring Vinesh Kumaran, Ofa Mafi and Allen Vili
Curated by Ema Tavola
(L-R) Mafiwear by Ofa Mafi; Francis Falaniko | ASB Polyfest Project by Vinesh Kumaran; Onesian by Allen Vili; Winnie Malaesala | ASB Polyfest Project by Vinesh Kumaran
Fresh Gallery Otara gratefully acknowledges the sponsorship of PCL Imaging
About the exhibition...
Streetwear designs from two Manukau artists, Ofa Mafi and Allen Vili, will be on display at Fresh Gallery Otara during a new exhibition that opens on 15 May. The South Style exhibition will display the designs inspired by the fashion and style of Manukau youth.
A participant in last year’s Villa Maria Cult-Couture event, Ofa Mafi explores modern clothing with screen-printed messages and labelling. Allen Vili uses hoodies and other clothing as an unconventional canvas to display his skill in spray-painting.
Also showing at Fresh Gallery Otara will be eight large-scale photographs of Manukau youth showing off their personal style. The striking images taken by Vinesh Kumaran at this year’s ASB Polyfest capture the inspiration behind the exhibition.
“Polyfest is where the young people really strut their stuff; it’s an absolute hot bed of ‘south style’,” says Ema Tavola, Pacific Arts Co-ordinator for Manukau City Council.
“The exhibition captures the confidence and conviction of these young people, representing who they are through what they wear,” she says.
“There are so many influences – taken from urban life, pop culture, the entertainment industry and traditional garments. Their outfits are the essence of true style,” Ms Tavola says.
South Style will be showing at Fresh Gallery Otara from 15 May to 6 June. A public programme featuring the artists in conversation with Steven Ball will be on Saturday 23 May, at 12 noon.
What: South Style
When: 15 May – 6 June
Gallery hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10am–5pm; Saturday, 8am–2pm
Where: Fresh Gallery Otara, Shop 5, 46 Fairmall,
Manukau
Entry: FREE
Launch: Thursday 14 May, 6–8pm
Artists in conversation: Saturday 23 May, 12 noon–1.30pm
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Ema Tavola
Pacific Arts Co-ordinator | Manukau Arts | Community Directorate
T 09 271 6019 | M 0274 650493 | F 09 274 1454 | Ema.Tavola@manukau.govt.nz |
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