The Birth of the Guardians
12 July 2011
Influenced by the carving histories and teachings of his heritage, New Plymouth artist Josh Manu (Taranaki, Nga Mahanga, Chinese, Dutch), uses processes similar to techniques of traditional wood-carving taught to him by his uncle, as well as actual carvings made by his grandfather to render Maori archetypes in contemporary media.
With subtle visual references to Taranaki landscape and industry, taniwha-esque creatures with hill-like heads emerge from the sea and give voice to an imagined, primordial land.
Location/venue:
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Date:
11 Jul 2011 - 28 Aug 2011Cost:
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Govett-Brewster Art GalleryThe Govett-Brewster Art Gallery is New Zealand's premier contemporary art museum and home to the collection of modernist filmmaker and kinetic sculptor Len Lye. Admission is free.
