Enjoy is pleased to present Kaka-aku, an exhibition featuring Tehani Ngapare Rau-Te-Tara Buchanan (Aitutaki, Rarotonga, Mitiaro, Mangaia), Rosalie Koko (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga and Olosega), Bobby Luke (Ngāti Ruanui, Taranaki) and Vince Ropitini (Taranaki, Ngāruahinerangi, Whakatōhea). 

Previewing on Friday 13 September, from 6pm.

Through the forms of moving image, fashion and tīvaevae, these artists honour the customary ways of their tūpuna while also offering invigorating adaptations that revitalise past traditions. In textile art, innovation is vital. Buchanan's use of the Japanese concept of kintsugi reflects the beauty in imperfection and incompletion, while Koko's muka embroidery and Sāmoan motifs draw her cultures together. Luke's selection of moving image works and clothing pieces draw heavily on his matriarchal influences and Taranakitanga. Ropitini places importance on kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori led design while working with fashion to reconnect with his heritage.

Kaka-aku considers the role that ringatoi Māori and Moana have to play in not only upholding, but advancing our art forms. 

We are grateful to celebrate with catering by Seeds to Feeds, an initiative celebrating locally grown, naturally grown, community-building food, and with the generosity of Double Vision Brewing and Sustainably Sauced.