Hineukurangi

He kōmiringa uku, he kōmiringa tāngata

Like clay, the heart, mind, soul and spirit of people may be moulded

The Whakatauākī or proverb which inspired this clay exhibition speaks to the value of sharing knowledge: through inspiring one person, we can inspire many. 

Hine-uku-rangi, the deity of clay from Māori genealogy, is the powerful presence behind this showcase of contemporary uku | clay works from across Aotearoa (New Zealand).

This exhibit brings together 22 clay artists of Māori descent to celebrate and uplift the realm of Hineukurangi.  It features both emerging and established artists, including members of the pioneering Māori clay artist collective, Ngā Kaihanga Uku.  Hineukurangi provides a journey through the whakapapa and personal experiences of the participating artists who express ancestral perspectives through their relationship with uku. 

Carla Ruka, Curator and Clay Artist | Image: Mata moe by Elijah Revell