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WAKA OF DREAMS: PUNANGA POHEWA | Lissy + Rudi Robinson-Cole

Thursday 24th October-Saturday 23rd November 2024

Crochet extraordinaires Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole are among THE most exciting contemporary visual artists in Aotearoa right now with their ngā toi celebrating cultural heritage through captivating storytelling and artistic innovation. We are immensely proud to host the debut of their new large-scale project, Waka of Dreams.

Created in collaboration with friend and multi-disciplinary artist Hollie Tawhiao (Ngāti Tiipa), the special commission work Waka Of Dreams | Punanga Pohewa: The Dream Sanctuary will be unveiled at the Refinery ArtSpace, inviting us all onto a journey of exploring whakapapa and dreams, weaving cultural narratives that resonate with universal truths.

Most known for their vibrant, crochet-based artworks and installations that merge traditional Māori toi (art) with contemporary expressions, Lissy (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu) and Rudi (Ngaruahine, Te Arawa, Ngāti Pāoa, Waikato ki Ta) Robinson-Cole continue to captivate audiences, and have gained international attention with their largest work to date, Wharenui Harikoa.

Family Friendly Free

Date(s)

October 24–31
November 1–23

Time

Gallery Opening Hours

Location

Nelson & suburbs

Venue

Refinery ArtSpace
114 Hardy St, Central City, Nelson

Tickets, Bookings and Entry

All Ages

Contact

info@nelsonartsfestival.nz

Additional Info

Official Website

 

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