Exhibition
“A is for albatross, gliding on high, He carries the sea in the tears that he cries.” – Michel Tuffery.
The ubiquity of the alphabet assumes a particular character and purpose in Michel Tuffery’s Poly Fonts, a visual diary of stories told during the first years of his granddaughter’s life.
Long an advocate for environmental protection and creative pedagogy, Michel’s letters illustrate his continual journeys from Bluff to Cape Reinga, and from Aotearoa to the creatures, islands, and voyagers of the great Moana. From Albatross to Yellow-eyed hoiho, he presents an ethic of care and call to action; and an invitation.
Image: Michel Tuffery, Albatross (2019), detail. Courtesy of artist
Upcoming Activities
Creative Kete: Reimagining the Landscape
Available anytime for a limited period.
Primary and Intermediate: YNE - Y8
Our debut Creative Kete Video Workshop explores the space between realist and abstract painting by examining three contemporary NZ landscape painters; John Pule, Barbara Tuck and Krystie Wade.
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Ceramic Studio: Oceans and Origins Treasure Boxes
Available through Term 1 - Term 2
Mon 29 January - Fri 5 July, 2024
Primary - High School: YNE - Y13
In this clay workshop, students will use hand-building techniques to design and shape their own lidded container.
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Say It Sky High
Available through Term 2
Mon 29 April - Fri 5 July
Primary and Intermediate: Y3 - Y8
Kites that fly our words high up in the sky. This workshop takes cues from the rich history of Protest art in Aotearoa, and asks young people what they would want to say and then gives them the tools to fly their words high for everyone to see.
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