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TONGAN STYLE
Lingisiva 'Aloua, Kolokesa Kulīkefu, Noma Ofa-ki-Nu'usila Talakia'atu, Manuēsina Tōnata and Hūlita Tupou
Curated by Manuēsina Māhina & Kolokesa Māhina-Tuai
Detail of embroidered pillowcase made in the 1990s by Kolokesa Kulīkefu
OPENING: 6-8pm, Thursday 15 April
EXHIBITION DATES: 16 April - 8 May
ARTISTS' FLOORS TALK: 12pm, Saturday 8 May*
Tongan Style highlights the art and practice of embroidery and crocheting within a Tongan context. Whilst many Pacific cultures practice the art of embroidery and crocheting, such as the Cook Islands and Kiribati, Tongan women have made this art form and practice their own through the production of tangible wealth in the forms of embroidered and crocheted sheets, pillow cases and dresses.
Tongan Style celebrates creativity and innovation, with a special focus on the unique 'Tefisi' style of clothing which incorporate embroidery, crocheting and freestyle construction as opposed to a more western style of construction involving patterns.
* Part of the 2010 Manukau Pacific Arts Summit
Other Fresh Gallery Otara news...
- Otara-based visual artist, Leilani Kake is currently showing her work, Tino Rangatira Tanga - a 3-channel video installation about her late father, Richard Kake, at City Gallery Wellington. For more information, click here
- Word Up is a group exhibition including Dean and Shaun Purcell, part of the FDKNS crew, at Mangere Community Arts Outreach Service in the Mangere Town Centre. For more information, click here
- Kila Kokonut Krew's offering to the 2010 NZ International Comedy Festival comes in the form of Phat Chix in the Settee. For more information, click here
- Dan Taulapapa McMullin's solo exhibition of new works opens on April 13 at McCarthy Art Gallery and runs until May 7. For more information, click here
- The inaugural Manukau Pacific Arts Summit kicks off on May 1 with the Creative Careers Youth Expo at Otara Music Arts Centre. For more information, click here
Fresh Gallery Otara is currently seeking proposals for exhibitions taking place from July - December 2010. For an application pack, please contact Nicole Lim on 09 271 6019 / Nicole.Lim@manukau.govt.nz // Applications close April 23
Vinaka vakalevu | Naku noa na | Regards
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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