VINCE ROPITINI
Taranaki, Ngā Ruahinerangi, NgāO Mutunga, Whakatōhea
Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
THE ART OF PASSIVE RESISTANCE
The Art of Passive Resistance investigates the intersection of contemporary Māori art and fashion design, inspiring the regeneration of mātauranga Māori. Central to the collection is the legacy of Parihaka, a community whose resilience and teachings of Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi continue to shape both Māori art and activism. Ropitini explores the enduring influence of Parihaka on Toi Māori, highlighting themes of resistance and endurance through silhouette and textile manipulation, drawing inspiration from the rich history of Māori political protest.
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