Contemporary Māori Art

The ability of Kauae Raro to commission new work by Māori earth pigment practitioners has been generously supported by Creative New Zealand (2020-22) and Manatū Taonga (2022-24).

Each of the earth-based projects below gives an insight into the diverse ways we can creatively engage with the whenua as tangata whenua. They represent a small part of our land-loving creative community, and we appreciate everyone who is out there developing their skills with earth under their fingernails.