Turapa - Te Taimana o Te Kooti - James Schuster

Turapa - Te Taimana o Te Kooti Cathy Schuster

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

Artist:

James Schuster

James was born and raised in Rotorua NZ, into a family that has practised and maintained Maori Arts and Crafts for generations.

Traditional knowledge and skills have been passed down through the family and has led to his current position as Maori Built Heritage Advisor, Traditional Arts, with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.

Iwi Affiliation:P

Ngati Pikiao, Tuhourangi, Ngati Tarawhai, Tuwharetoa

Artwork Description:

Explore the creative world of James Schuster with Turapa - Te Taimana o Te Kooti.

Experience the unique art of a Maori heritage advisor, representing his four iwi affiliations in a thoughtful exhibition.

Take a risk and be inspired by an artist's ancestral wisdom and modern approach. Unlock an enriching journey of knowledge of tbis amazing piece woven with Kiekie natural, kiekie dyed, kakaho (toetoe stem), korari (harakeke flower stem).

Dimensions:

Width - 1120mm x Height - 800mm