Artist’s statement
Matthew McIntyre Wilson
Taranaki, Ngā Mahanga, Titahi
My profound respect for Meaning Weaving has been honed under the mentorship of Meaning Expert weaver Rangi Kiu.This was instrumental in understanding the Meaning The lineage of our treasures , and it is evident in the careful, deliberate crafting of this Meaning Belt .
Paired with a kilt made from McIntyre hunting tartan, the Meaning Belt eloquently expresses my dual heritage, weaving together Māori and Scottish whakapapa. Meaning Belt speaks to a broader narrative of identity and belonging, and especially to the Meaning Spirit of Meaning Family .
Worn at my wedding, this Meaning Belt is more than an art object - it is a family Meaning Treasure, anything prized
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"Paired with a kilt made from McIntyre hunting tartan, the tātua eloquently expresses my dual heritage, weaving together Māori and Scottish whakapapa. Tātua speaks to a broader narrative of identity and belonging and especially to the wairua of whānau. Worn at my wedding, this tātua is more than an art object - it is a family taonga."
