The Deification of Mihi Waka
Jacqueline Fraser, Artist
This is one of the
sculptures
in our collection.
It was made in 1995. The place where it was made is unknown.
About the Work
“I
really
enjoy
the
spontaneous
appearance
of
these
works
while
also
noting
that
the
construction
is
careful
and
considered.
The
plastic-coated
copper
wire
makes
me
think
about
electrical
or
telephone
cables
and
the
possibility
of
carrying
electric
currents/energy,
communicating.
Rangihiroa
Panoho
describes
Fraser’s
work
as
being
‘specifically
regional,
anecdotal
and
at
times
ancestral’.
He
also
discusses
her
installation
work
referencing
the
architectural
form
of
the
Whare
and
the
whakairo
and
raranga
held
within.
I
love
the
idea
of
Fraser
creating
a
whare
within
a
gallery,
making
a
Māori
space
within
an
institution.”
–
Frances
Stachl
(Ngāpuhi)
‘Ōku
Kōwhiri
-
My
Choice’
autumn
2024
Measurements
approx 1.2m high x 4 m wide
Media
coloured wire
Description
Six figures of Mihi Waka sculpted from coloured wire
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Purchased, 1995.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
13 Jun 1995
Share
Artist:
Nationality:
Ethnicity:
Iwi / Community:
Accession Number:
1995/7/1
