Iwi Tawhito o Te Moana / Ancient People of the Sea No. 4

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CreatorReed, MichaelNameIwi Tawhito o Te Moana 4Date Made1993Medium DescriptionAcrylic paint, pencil, silkscreen and shellac on handmade Japanese papersObject NumberLU150Dimensions442 mm x 295 mm (actual)Further informationThis mixed media artwork by Michael Reed celebrates the first Polynesian settlers of New Zealand in intricate detail. His carefully crafted composition included references to bone spear heads, tree bark carvings, cave rock drawings and geometric carvings. These inclusions are informed by Reed’s in-depth study of Pacific objects in museum collections.
During a 50 year artistic career he has consistently commented on social and ecological issues with particular emphasis on the South Pacific.

Michael Reed graduated in printmaking from the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts in 1969, and completed a Masters in Fine Arts in 1999. He taught for many years at Art and Design, ARA Institute of Canterbury and has artwork in many national and international collections.
Artwork CopyrightAll rights reservedArt CollectionLincoln University Art Collection

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Iwi Tawhito o Te Moana / Ancient People of the Sea No. 4