Safe as Houses: Exhibition Opening 3 March
Safe as Houses is a site specific group exhibition curated for and about Ōtahuhu, South Auckland. The artists include central Auckland-based painter, Marcus Hipa, Ōtāhuhu-based photographer, Craig Horne and Dunedin-based former politician turned textile installation artist, Metiria Turei. The show unpacks ideas related to historical architecture and landmarks, the whare tangata and body as home, and gentrification as represented in collective culture and identity.
Curated by Leilani Kake and Ema Tavola, "Safe as Houses" has been specifically developed for inclusion in the 2020 Auckland Arts Festival, a significant presence as it was Leilani Kake's solo show, "Ngā Hau E Wha - The Four Winds" at Fresh Gallery Ōtara in 2010 that began Auckland Arts Festival's inclusion of South Auckland / Manukau in its regional programme.
"Safe as Houses" has been produced with support from Māngere Ōtāhuhu Arts and Creative Communities Scheme.
The exhibition runs from 3 March - 4 April 2020.
Image credit: Craig Horne.
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