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GLISTEN by Lisa Reihana
Be dazzled by the shimmers and soundscape of Aotearoa New Zealander contemporary artist Lisa Reihana鈥檚 GLISTEN, a striking kinetic large-scale outdoor installation adorned with patterns inspired by the rich traditions of Southeast Asian Songket and M膩ori T膩niko weaving.
Intertwining art and nature, the three-sided sculpture reacts and responds playfully to its surrounding natural environment. With over 114,000 shimmer discs beautifully reflecting light, and with the accompanying soundscape of the wind chime, GLISTEN orchestrates a multi-sensory encounter with the artwork.
Visitors of all ages are welcome to experience the celebratory and joyful nature of the artwork, inspiring a deeper appreciation of the respective cultures while prompting them to explore the connections between Southeast Asia and New Zealand which have existed since pre-colonial times.
GLISTEN emerges from Reihana鈥檚 longstanding research into M膩ori ancestral knowledge, materials and costumes, and her extended research into Songket weaving for this unique commission. This sculpture honours the traditions, labour and pivotal roles of Songket and T膩niko鈥檚 women weavers as makers, communicators, knowledge bearers and mediators prior to the Asia Pacific region鈥檚 first contact with Western culture.
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Be dazzled by the shimmers and soundscape of Aotearoa New Zealander contemporary artist Lisa Reihana鈥檚 GLISTEN, a striking kinetic large-scale outdoor installation adorned with patterns inspired by the rich traditions of Southeast Asian Songket and M膩ori T膩niko weaving.
Intertwining art and nature, the three-sided sculpture reacts and responds playfully to its surrounding natural environment. With over 114,000 shimmer discs beautifully reflecting light, and with the accompanying soundscape of the wind chime, GLISTEN orchestrates a multi-sensory encounter with the artwork.
Visitors of all ages are welcome to experience the celebratory and joyful nature of the artwork, inspiring a deeper appreciation of the respective cultures while prompting them to explore the connections between Southeast Asia and New Zealand which have existed since pre-colonial times.
GLISTEN emerges from Reihana鈥檚 longstanding research into M膩ori ancestral knowledge, materials and costumes, and her extended research into Songket weaving for this unique commission. This sculpture honours the traditions, labour and pivotal roles of Songket and T膩niko鈥檚 women weavers as makers, communicators, knowledge bearers and mediators prior to the Asia Pacific region鈥檚 first contact with Western culture.
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