Matariki 2024 celebrates Toiora:  Ki te Pō ki te Ao

The Art of Wellbeing

Through Light and Shadow

Hou mai ki ngā toi auaha ā ngā ringatoi.  Ka whakakitea ai te āhua o te whakanaketanga mutunga kore o ngā tikanga tuku iho, me te whakaputanga ki Rangiātea.

Ko tā ēnei toi he toko i ngā kōrero mō te ara whanaunga o te kaupapa atua ki te kaupapa tangata, ko te whakatinanatanga o te kupu, ko te taiao ko te tangata e kotahi tonu.

Experience the innovative artworks of these artists through the ever-evolving nature of customary art practices, and their expression that seeks the balance of light and shadow.

These artworks evoke the traditional narratives regarding the atua Māori and the mutual connection to humankind, embodying the statement, “Nature and Humanity are One”.

A beautifully curated showcase of exquisite artistry by Kohai Grace of Ngāti Raukawa, Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Porou.

A welcoming touring exhibition originally opened at Pātaka Museum in 2023 followed by Mahara Gallery in 2024.  Toi Matarau celebrates the arrival of these treasured artists; Kohai Grace, Wiremu Grace, Elaine Bevan, Tipi Bevan, Wairere Pene, Hermann Salzmann, Jasmine Arthur, Steve Gibbs, Matthew McIntyre-Wilson, Darcy Nicholas, Kaya Grace, Te Aomania Grace-Paul, Brenda Tuuta, Vianney Parata, Tracey Morgan and others.

A new extraordinary collection of art mediums such as  Raranga, Whatu, Whakairo, Painting and Textiles by some of our own from Ōtaki.   Established and emerging artists are showing for the first time at Toi Matarau Gallery, come and meet them in person.  The exhibition is open until Saturday, August 24th.

Nau mai! Haere mai!