Ko Taupiri te maunga.
Ko Waikato te awa.
Ko Tainui te waka.
Ko Ngāti Tiipa te hapū.
Ko te Kotahitanga te marae.
Ko Tāwhiao tōku whānau.
Ko Hollie Tuhimareikura tōku ingoa.
Ringatoi, Project Manager, Creative Enthusiast, Curator, Writer
ABOUT
Hollie Tawhiao
Master Contemporary Arts (Distinction) – WINTEC | Te Pūkenga
PGDip Museum Studies (Distinction) – Massey
BFA(Hons) – ELAM
Current role:
Kaitiaki Mātangireia, the University of Waikato Library
Artist Shows:
Kotahitanga UoW 2020
Kiingi Tuheitia portraiture award 2020
Waiora 2022
Kotahitanga: United Through Creativity 2021
Creative Acts of Kindness 2022
Masters Final 2023
Toi o te Tau Hou 2023 (Coming)
Mahia te Mahi 2023 (Coming)
Matariki ki Papakura 2023 (Coming)
Supporting Artist/Work:
Te Pito 2022
Wharenui Harikoa 2022
Sanctuary Mountain Auction 2022
Rangiriri Wharepuni 2023
I previously managed RAMP Gallery in Kirikiriroa and was the Project Manager at Arataki Systems. Arataki is a Māori tech company of many talents that aims to further the collectives goals of Māori and New Zealanders alike through connectivity, connections, and supporting mutual understanding by sharing stories and experiences.
I have also been creative director at Te Reo Wainene o Tua since its inception in 2010.
Born and bred in Kirikiriroa, Aotearoa I have a deep passion for arts, culture, and heritage.
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