Mataora Kete - Chisato Newton

A group exhibition by Te Roopu Kotuku Rerenga Rangi - New Directions.

Artist:

Chisato Newton

I have been living in Rotorua since 1999 and I started Māori weaving in 2007, I have learnt weaving at Waiariki institute of Technology in Rotorua for 2 years. I began to work on my Toi Paematua Raranga at Te Wānanga O Aotearoa in 2010 and graduated Toi Paematua Level 6.

Through my raranga experience I have learnt about Māori culture and met many lovely people and lifetime friends.

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"Weaving has become my passion and soul food in life, and I love to challenge myself by learning new patterns and weaving pieces that are unique to me"

Iwi Affiliation:

Kanagawa, Japan

Artwork Description:

Live life to its fullest with Mataora Kete from Chisato Newton! Meaning Life Cycle, this piece brings real life to the art of Raranga.

This handmade work of art combines the classic craft of Māori weaving with the modern vibrancy of artist Chisato Newton's artistic vision.

From Kanagawa, Japan to Rotorua, New Zealand, Chisato's unique work embodies boldness and adventure and has been skillfully crafted using Harakeke, Muka and commercial dyes.

Take the plunge and bring a Mataora Kete into your life - it will surely add a spark to your walls!

Dimensions:

Width - 280mm x Depth - 90mm x Height - 180mm (including Handles 380mm)