Tāwera Tahuri, Karanga Kia Tangaroa
Tāwera Tahuri
Ngā Ariki Kaipūtahi, Whakatohea, Ngāti Uenuku, Tūwharetoa
Date
2017
Medium Specific
Digital print
Classification
Photograph
Dimensions
7 3/4 x 10 3/8 in. (19.7 x 26.4 cm)
Framed: 13 x 17 in. (33 x 43.2 cm)
Framed: 13 x 17 in. (33 x 43.2 cm)
Accession Number
2017.20.10.30
Credit
Gift of the Artist
Biography
Tāwera Tahuri is a mixed media artist who works in a wide range of media and techniques. Influenced by the works of European, Māori and Caribbean artists, she has produced a prolific amount of work throughout her artistic career. She is a mother of six children and is actively involved in her community as a teacher and performer.
Tahuri’s recent involvement as an exhibiting artist in the Florence Biennale, Italy has opened doors for her, with an active international exhibition calendar. She is currently studying for a Phd in Indigenous Studies with Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiarangi and holds a BA from Toihoukura and MMVA from Massey University, NZ.
http://taweratahuri.com/
Tahuri’s recent involvement as an exhibiting artist in the Florence Biennale, Italy has opened doors for her, with an active international exhibition calendar. She is currently studying for a Phd in Indigenous Studies with Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiarangi and holds a BA from Toihoukura and MMVA from Massey University, NZ.
http://taweratahuri.com/
Date of Bio