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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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.
Upcoming Event:
Weaving Demonstration: Matthew McIntyre Wilson/ Thursday 19 June
Weaving Demonstration: Matthew McIntyre Wilson
Date: Thursday 19 June 2025
Time: 11am – 1pm
Venue: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Free, all welcome. Bookings not required
Artist Matthew McIntyre Wilson will be demonstrating the weaving techniques for kupenga (net-making). Matthew’s solo exhibition has been extremely successful and so we are honoured to be hosting the artist in the gallery for a public display of his refined weaving style.