Kawakawa Art Catalogue - Inside Cover & Acknowledgements

This is a catalogue I designed for an exhibition held in Auckland New Zealand to commemorate the Te Maori Exhibition.

Kawakawa: 12 Responses to the 25th Anniversary of Te Maori. Te Maori was a defining exhibition that toured the world and showcased Maori art and Taonga (treasures) in a gallery setting. It's power is still felt by many contemporary artists today and these artist are a testament to that.

From the catalogue -----
The legacy, pride and power of Te Maori, 25 years on, stands powerfully within our collective soul, and particularly with us as its indigenous people. This present exhibition – Kawakawa: 12 Responses to the 25th Anniversary of Te Maori, curated by Nigel Borell, presents itself as an offering, one that connects us to a proud moment, and a treasured heritage. Here we may take time to reflect, to discuss and to honour the work of our tipuna, as well as to vision our growth, te tipunga o te ururua, kia hiwa...
Professor Piri Sciascia
Ngati Kahungunu, Kai Tahu