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We are excited to welcome Tallulah Nunez to the ORA whānau! We currently have three of Tallulah's pieces in at ORA.
MEET THE ARTIST
Get to know Paora Tiatoa while also getting a sneak peak of his work that will be showcased in his solo exhibition at ORA Gallery on October 29. Paora Pictured In His Studio Paora is an artist of Ngapuhi and Ngati Raukawa descent, currently living and creating his prints on Matakana Island. He works in his very own quirky studio, with half it being inside a 40 ft shipping container and the other half being his lounge! Māori Go Round Original Print by Paora Tiatoa Paora originally painted abstract shape formations, but switched to contemporary Māori art as a senior in...
MATARIKI 2020
Amber Smith Brett Rangitaawa Paora Tiatoa Paula Coulthard Rebecca Larsen Shane Morris Wiremu Barriball
Matariki 2020 is set to be an exciting time across Aotearoa. Much of Wellington city will come together to reflect, celebrate and renew. Matariki festivals will range from events, exhibitions, performances and opportunities to learn more about Māori tikanga and culture. Here at ORA we are celebrating the 7 days of Matariki by showcasing 7 diverse and talented kiwi artists. As legend tells, Ranginui (Sky Father) and Papatūānuku (Earth Mother) used to lie in a tight embrace with their children stuck in the darkness between them. Their tamariki (children) were torn on whether to separate their parents, as their parting...
ON THE WALL
During the late 80’s Peter Latham dreamt of becoming a landscape photographer as he would capture the incredible scenery on his Canon T70. Peter realised his dream after a bicycle expedition touring New Zealand’s beautiful and rugged South Island. He spent the following years travelling the world as a photographer on cruise ships, until returning home to New Zealand in 2003, where he began experimenting with images on canvas.
MEET THE ARTIST
Wellington based artist Jane Blackmore has been painting florals and landscapes for over twenty years. Jane’s work invites us to reflect, feeling the calm, emotional intensity and assuredness of her unashamedly spiritual work.