Matthew McIntyre Wilson: Whatu Atu, Whatu Mai, Following the Thread of Knowledge through Hīnaki, Korotete, and Kupenga / 9 Nov 2024 – 22 June 2025
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Current Exhibitions
Matthew McIntyre Wilson’s Whatu Atu, Whatu Mai, Following the Thread of Knowledge through Hīnaki, Korotete, and Kupenga occupies the dome space in the heritage gallery.
Matthew McIntyre Wilson is a tangata tiaki of knowledge, with a practice grounded in the deep connections between whenua, whakapapa, and wānanga. The Whanganui Awa has always been more than just a physical presence for McIntyre Wilson (Taranaki Iwi, Tītahi, Ngā Māhanga); it is a living being, one that has shaped his understanding of who he is, and his relationships with uri (descendants) of the Awa.
His practice reflects this understanding, especially through his work in reviving traditional Māori weaving techniques, and in particular, the crafting of hīnaki, kupenga, and korotete.
Artist Talk:
Join us for Matthew McIntyre Wilson’s artist talk on Wednesday 30 April.
Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Time: 7-8pm
Venue: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
This talk is free, all welcome.
McIntyre Wilson gives an illustrated talk that takes us on a journey through the arc of his inspiring dome installation project currently on display at the gallery called Whatu Atu, Whatu Mai Following the Thread of Knowledge through Hīnaki, Korotete and Kupenga.