Artist’s statement
Linda Tokona
The elements, our Meaning God/gods can harm and they also can heal. A much better relationship with them is required for us to thrive.
Light upon light depicts the ideal of working in harmony with each other and nature to create a space where we thrive.
The results of our efforts have the potential to shower us with ‘Light Upon Light.’
Contact: toke5@xtra.co.nz
Essays
Explore in-depth writing about He Aa I Uta, He Aa I Tai: Weaving the Elements.
Whenu(a), Atua: Returning to Hine-te-iwaiwa through the maternal language of whatu
Dr Hinekura Smith (Te Rarawa, Nga Puhi)
1974 words
The language of weaving resonates deeply with the feminine and maternal body – as long as we use that language.
Ngaa ahuatanga marire mo te koiora - The Elementals essential for life
Ruth Port (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri)
2950 words
A journey of re-connection and knowledge recovery as a group of weavers unravel long lost techniques used by Māori ancestral sail makers.
