Discover the depth of human experience with *Kelcy Taratoa: Who Am I? Episode 001*, a captivating bilingual exploration blending English and Te Reo. This hardback edition, authored by Warren Feeney and translated by H?ni Jacob, takes you through the remarkable journey of celebrated artist Kelcy Taratoa, a proud member of Ng?i Te Rangi, Ng?ti Ranginui, and Ng?ti Raukawa. At dimensions of 210 x 295 mm and 112 pages of profound insight, this beautifully illustrated book serves as a visual testament to the artist's reflections on identity, humanity, and the impact of technology on our lives. Published by Quentin Wilson Publishing on 06-10-2021, this work emphasizes how our virtual realities can distract from our essential human experience. Dive into Taratoa's world as he relates personal stories from his childhood in Levin to the cultural significance of Te Haka a Te Tupere at Rangiwaea marae in Tauranga Harbour. This book is not just a collection of paintings; it is a compelling narrative that urges us to reconnect with our humanness through the timeless medium of art. Ideal for art lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and anyone pondering the question, 'Who Am I?' Order now to receive it from a New Zealand-owned business with no unexpected import charges, as this product is in stock in NZ. We also offer combined shipping for your convenience.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 210 x 295 mm
Pages: 112
Bind: hardback
Author: Warren Feeney Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing
Publication Date: 06-10-2021

Who Am I? is a question at the centre of what it is to be human and for artist Kelcy Taratoa (Ng?i Te Rangi, Ng?ti Ranginui, Ng?ti Raukawa) it has formed the sub-ject of his painting for two decades. Kelcy Taratoa: Who Am I ?... Episode 001 is a bilingual English and Te Reo publication written by Warren Feeney and translated by H?ni Jacob (Ng?ti Raukawa). It traverses the artist’s life from growing up in the suburbs of Levin to Te Haka a Te Tupere, the artist’s wharenui at Rangiwaea marae in Tauranga Harbour. Through his paintings he contends that contemporary technology’s virtual realities and appetite for destruction and distraction is undermining our humanity and experience of the world. Yet painting, that most ancient means of visual communication, is something that continues to remind us of our humanness.

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