Te Whare Hēra Artists Residency in collaboration with Herbert Bartley, Creative Director Pacific Te Ranga Tai Kura at Toi Rauwhārangi - College of Creative Arts Massey University are proud to announce the next artist in residence, Taupuruariki (Ariki) Whakataka Brightwell, an indigenous artist of Māori, Tahitian and Rarotongan descent, born in Turanga Nui a Kiwa. Ariki is a 27th-generation indigenous artist like her father and her ancestors before her. She has a deep passion in creativity, history and storytelling giving her a sense of duty to pass on the legacy of our art in Te Ao Māori. Ariki’s goal is to share her culture and its beauty to her people and the world. Please find examples of her work on :https://www.facebook.com/arikiarts/ 

Ariki will be creating work for Matariki and will be in residence from the June 13 - July 11.