Kei Whea te Aute
Through a varied new body of work, a r a p e t a presents a passageway into the revival of Aute (paper mulberry, Broussonetia papyifera), from their ringaringa (creative hands) in woodwork and performance.
Kei whea te Aute seeks to re-envision Aute genealogies as Wawata (Dreams) in the form of Kanikani (Dance and interactive performance), Patu Aute (Wooden Tapa beaters) and Papa Aute (Wooden Tapa Anvil).
Unpacking and embracing the Ngaati Whanaunga performing structure of Whare Tapere (sites of story-telling), a r a p e t a meditates through the process of storytelling through their own whakapapa (ancestral lineages). Given the name Kei whea te Aute, the exhibition pays tribute to the acclaimed Mōteatea (Māori lament or chant) continuing their legacy as a Wawata in exhibition form.
Artist Kōrero: In Conversation with Arapeta
Sadly our upcoming Artist Kōrero this Saturday 18 March has had to be cancelled
Kei whea te Aute Touch Tour
Saturday 11 March 2023
1-2pm
Free. Bookings Essential.
Join us in the Homestead Galleries for a Touch Tour of Arapeta’s solo-exhibition, Kei whea te Aute. As part of this hands-on experience, visitors who are blind or partially-sighted will have the opportunity to experience the tactile works in the exhibition through the senses of touch and sound. Using their hands and through listening to detailed verbal descriptions of the works, visitors will be able to have a unique encounter with Arapeta’s works and practice. Nau mai, haere mai.