Current: Contemporary Oceanic Art

The region of Oceania offers a culturally diverse and exciting contemporary art movement, with many artists expressing concerns about future sustainability of the region due to economic and environmental issues.

Whilst Current offers a visually exciting exhibition it also offers a platform for New Zealand artists to express these concerns.

The concept for Current is to explore the idea of contemporary artists from the region presenting contemporary artworks that draw on their ancient ancestral spirit but reflect a “renewed identity in the modern age”.

The City of London Festival, founded in 1962, is an annual celebration of the arts in the historic heart of London. For three weeks each midsummer, the Festival animates the unique buildings and outdoor spaces of the City with an extensive artistic programme ranging across many kinds of music, dance, visual arts, film, walks and talks: more than 50 ticketed performances and a further 100 free events outdoors.

Artists:  include:

Andy Leleisi’uao: NZ born Samoan- painting

James Ormsby: Ngati  Maniapoto,  Waikato,  Te Arawa  - painting & drawing

Filipe Tohi:  Tongan- sculptor

Reuben Paterson: Ngati Rangitihi, Ngai Tuhoe- painting

Virginia King: NZ Pakeha- sculptor

Nic Moon: NZ Pakeha- installation