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| birth_date = 1949 |
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| birth_place = Rotorua |
| birth_place = [[Rotorua]], New Zealand |
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| nationality = New Zealander, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Raukawa |
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| known_for = Contemporary Māori |
| known_for = Contemporary Māori art, weaving |
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| ⚫ | '''Christina Hurihia Wirihana''' (born 1949) is a New Zealand weaver from [[Te Arawa]], [[Ngāti Maniapoto]], [[Ngāti Pikiao]], Ngāti Rangiunora, [[Ngāti Raukawa]], [[Tainui]] iwi.<ref name = 'tamati'>{{cite book|last1=Tamati-Quennell|first1=Megan|author1-link=Megan Tamati-Quennell|title=Pū Manawa; A celebration of Whatu, Raranga and Tāniko|date=1993|publisher=Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa|location=Wellington|isbn=0-909010-00-5}}</ref> |
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== Biography == |
== Biography == |
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Wirihana was born in Rotorua in 1949.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50999083|title=Taiāwhio : conversations with contemporary Māori artists|date=2002|publisher=Te Papa Press|last=Smith|first=Huhana|isbn=0-909010-86-2|location=Wellington [N.Z.]|oclc=50999083}}</ref> Her mother is the |
Wirihana was born in Rotorua in 1949.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50999083|title=Taiāwhio : conversations with contemporary Māori artists|date=2002|publisher=Te Papa Press|last=Smith|first=Huhana|isbn=0-909010-86-2|location=Wellington [N.Z.]|oclc=50999083}}</ref> Her mother is the weaver [[Matekino Lawless]]. Wirihana attributes Dame [[Rangimarie Hetet]], [[Diggeress Te Kanawa]] and [[Emily Schuster]] as major influences but states her mother as being her most significant teacher.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Schamroth|first1=Helen|title=100 New Zealand Craft Artist|date=1998|publisher=Random House|location=Auckland|isbn=1869620305}}</ref> |
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Wirihana was commissioned to weave an installation of [[Phormium tenax|harakeke]] panels that was part of a touring exhibition called ''Anō te Ātaahua - Honouring the Gifts of our Elders'' (2000-2002) that was presented in [[Auckland]], [[Waikato]], [[Rotorua]] and [[Whangārei]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kerekere|first=Elizabeth|last2=Twist|first2=Nicholas|url=|title=Kaumātua : anō te ātaahua = Honouring the gifts of our elders|publisher=Te Puni Kōkiri|year=2001|isbn=1-86953-513-8|location=[Wellington, N.Z.]|pages=|oclc=53315308}}</ref> |
Wirihana was commissioned to weave an installation of [[Phormium tenax|harakeke]] panels that was part of a touring exhibition called ''Anō te Ātaahua - Honouring the Gifts of our Elders'' (2000-2002) that was presented in [[Auckland]], [[Waikato]], [[Rotorua]] and [[Whangārei]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kerekere|first=Elizabeth|last2=Twist|first2=Nicholas|url=|title=Kaumātua : anō te ātaahua = Honouring the gifts of our elders|publisher=Te Puni Kōkiri|year=2001|isbn=1-86953-513-8|location=[Wellington, N.Z.]|pages=|oclc=53315308}}</ref> |
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Wirihana is currently a senior lecturer at [[Toihoukura]], |
Wirihana is currently a senior lecturer at [[Toihoukura]], the Māori visual arts school at [[Eastern Institute of Technology]], and has previously been fibre tutor at Waiariki Polytechnic in [[Rotorua]].<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|date=Spring 1989|title=People: Tina Wirihana|url=|journal=Aotearoa Moananui a Kiwa Weavers|volume=10|pages=6|via=}}</ref><ref name="EIT">{{cite web|title=Staff|url=http://www.eit.ac.nz/staff/christina-wirihana/|website=EIT|accessdate=5 February 2015|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150205034702/http://www.eit.ac.nz/staff/christina-wirihana/|archive-date=5 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The international touring exhibition [[Toi Māori: The Eternal Thread]] was co-curated by Wirihana.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Wirihana's weaving is often an exploration of natural materials and processes. She says: "In my weaving I am continually inspired by the surrounds of my maunga (mountain) Matawhaura, moana tapu Rotoiti (Lake Rotoiti), my marae Taurua and especially my whanau (family)."<ref>{{cite web|title=Christina Wirihana|url=http://www.maoriart.org.nz/christina-hurihia-wirihana-p-160.html|website=Toi Māori|accessdate=5 February 2015|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150209164526/http://www.maoriart.org.nz/christina-hurihia-wirihana-p-160.html|archive-date=9 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Recognition== |
==Recognition== |
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Wirihana is the |
Wirihana is the chairperson of [[Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa]] (National Collective of Māori Weavers in New Zealand). In 2014, this collective of weavers exhibited 49 [[tukutuku]] panels in ''Kāhui Raranga: The Art of Tukutuku'' at [[Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa]]. These panels were installed early 2015 at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kāhui Raranga|url=http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/WhatsOn/exhibitions/Pages/KahuiRarangaTheartoftukutuku.aspx|website=Te Papa Tongarewa|accessdate=5 February 2015}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Wirihana has received funding from [[Creative New Zealand]] to develop new work and travel overseas for residencies, including a 2014 artist residency in Hawaii.<ref>{{cite web|title=Who got funded?|url=http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/en/results-of-our-work/who-got-funded/artform?utf8=%E2%9C%93&artform=12&commit=Submit|website=Creative New Zealand|accessdate=5 February 2015|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150205034730/http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/en/results-of-our-work/who-got-funded/artform?utf8=%E2%9C%93&artform=12&commit=Submit|archive-date=5 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2003, Wirihana received Te Tohu Toi Kē from [[Te Waka Toi awards|Te Waka Toi]] Creative New Zealand for making a positive development within Māori arts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Te Waka Toi Awards|url=http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/en/results-of-our-work/award-winners/te-waka-toi-awards|website=Creative New Zealand|accessdate=5 February 2015}}</ref> Wirihana is a life member of the [[Māori Women’s Welfare League]].<ref name = 'EIT'/> |
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In 2024, Wirihana was made a Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/your-museum/get-involved/museum-medals |title=Cook Islander Mary Ama awarded Museum Medal for her contributions to preserving culture |date=1 July 2024 |work=[[RNZ News]] |access-date=6 July 2024}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 09:56, 11 August 2024
Christina Wirihana | |
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| Born | 1949 (age 74–75) Rotorua, New Zealand |
| Known for | Contemporary Māori art, weaving |
Christina Hurihia Wirihana (born 1949) is a New Zealand weaver from Te Arawa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Rangiunora, Ngāti Raukawa, Tainui iwi.[1]
Biography
[edit]Wirihana was born in Rotorua in 1949.[2] Her mother is the weaver Matekino Lawless. Wirihana attributes Dame Rangimarie Hetet, Diggeress Te Kanawa and Emily Schuster as major influences but states her mother as being her most significant teacher.[3]
Wirihana was commissioned to weave an installation of harakeke panels that was part of a touring exhibition called Anō te Ātaahua - Honouring the Gifts of our Elders (2000-2002) that was presented in Auckland, Waikato, Rotorua and Whangārei.[4]
Wirihana is currently a senior lecturer at Toihoukura, the Māori visual arts school at Eastern Institute of Technology, and has previously been fibre tutor at Waiariki Polytechnic in Rotorua.[5][6] The international touring exhibition Toi Māori: The Eternal Thread was co-curated by Wirihana.[2]
Wirihana's weaving is often an exploration of natural materials and processes. She says: "In my weaving I am continually inspired by the surrounds of my maunga (mountain) Matawhaura, moana tapu Rotoiti (Lake Rotoiti), my marae Taurua and especially my whanau (family)."[7]
Recognition
[edit]Wirihana is the chairperson of Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa (National Collective of Māori Weavers in New Zealand). In 2014, this collective of weavers exhibited 49 tukutuku panels in Kāhui Raranga: The Art of Tukutuku at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. These panels were installed early 2015 at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York.[8]
Wirihana has received funding from Creative New Zealand to develop new work and travel overseas for residencies, including a 2014 artist residency in Hawaii.[9] In 2003, Wirihana received Te Tohu Toi Kē from Te Waka Toi Creative New Zealand for making a positive development within Māori arts.[10] Wirihana is a life member of the Māori Women’s Welfare League.[6]
In 2024, Wirihana was made a Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum.[11]
Notable works
[edit]The British Museum holds five kete whakairo made by Wirihana in 1993. One is described as plaited from undyed kiekie leaf strips in an all-over twilled pattern of horizontal bands of diamonds. There is a band of check plaiting at the rim and handles made of braided muka. A second is also decorated with a diamond pattern, the third with decorative plaiting bands alternating with bands of twill, with a check weave at base and rim; the fourth has a vertical zigzag pattern known as koeaea, which is a type of whitebait); the fifth has horizontal bands of pattern with openwork.[12]
Exhibitions
[edit]Wirihana has exhibited, attended symposia and residencies both nationally and internationally including:
- 2014 Māori Art Market Wellington[13]
- 2009 Plastic Māori The Dowse Art Museum[14]
- 2006 Artist Residency Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington[15]
- 1998 Kanak Cultural Centre, Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre Nouméa[16]
- 1992 Seven Māori Weavers Christchurch[1]
- 1991 Ngā Kaupapa Here Aho Te Taumata, Auckland[1]
- 1991 Te Moemoea nō Iotefa Sarjent Gallery, Whanagnui[1]
- 1990 Ngā wahine Toa Rotoruatamati[1]
- 1990 Kohia Ko Taikaka Anake National Art Gallery Wellington[17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Tamati-Quennell, Megan (1993). Pū Manawa; A celebration of Whatu, Raranga and Tāniko. Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. ISBN 0-909010-00-5.
- ^ a b Smith, Huhana (2002). Taiāwhio : conversations with contemporary Māori artists. Wellington [N.Z.]: Te Papa Press. ISBN 0-909010-86-2. OCLC 50999083.
- ^ Schamroth, Helen (1998). 100 New Zealand Craft Artist. Auckland: Random House. ISBN 1869620305.
- ^ Kerekere, Elizabeth; Twist, Nicholas (2001). Kaumātua : anō te ātaahua = Honouring the gifts of our elders. [Wellington, N.Z.]: Te Puni Kōkiri. ISBN 1-86953-513-8. OCLC 53315308.
- ^ "People: Tina Wirihana". Aotearoa Moananui a Kiwa Weavers. 10: 6. Spring 1989.
- ^ a b "Staff". EIT. Archived from the original on 5 February 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Christina Wirihana". Toi Māori. Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Kāhui Raranga". Te Papa Tongarewa. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Who got funded?". Creative New Zealand. Archived from the original on 5 February 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Te Waka Toi Awards". Creative New Zealand. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Cook Islander Mary Ama awarded Museum Medal for her contributions to preserving culture". RNZ News. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ Dorota Starzecka; Roger Neich; Mick Prendergrast (2010). The Māori Collections of the British Museum. British Museum Press. ISBN 978-0-7141-2594-7. OL 30499958M. Wikidata Q104706202.
- ^ "Artists". Toi Māori Art Market. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Plastic Māori: A Tradition of Innovation". Creative New Zealand. Archived from the original on 5 February 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Call for Māori artists to go to Washington". Creative New Zealand. Archived from the original on 5 February 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Carving bound for Kanak Cultural Centre". Creative New Zealand. Archived from the original on 5 February 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ Kohia Ko Taikaka Anake. Te Papa Tongarewa. 1991. ISBN 0-909010-01-3.
