Lights of Matarki Exploring the themes of Matariki has developed into a project
of 7 lights each accompanied with an original poem.In all their are 6 poems and a nursery rhyme called theSeven little stars written by Genevieve Mclean and sung by Grey Lynn Primary! The collection and poems are included in Matariki 09 at Corbans The collaborative process is exciting with the ideas now including larger lights, artworks, objects, merchandise, photo essay Book and CD with the poets performing their works accompanied with musicians! From a small flicker of an idea.... Poems and Poets Matariki - Daniel Larsen Eyes of Valkeries-Christian Jensen Stitching -Miriam Barr Seven sisters of Industry -Renee Liang Disown your own Dispossession -Sabrina Muck Star Star Star Star Star Genevieve Mclean |
Metonymy is a Collaborative project pairing up Visual Artists and Writers, with 2 months to create a unique art work, to be exhibited at the Corban Estate Arts Centre in September
www.metonymy.weebly.com Metonymy 2009 Ronald was teamed up with literary artist Daniel Larsen and created 4 pieces which can be read horizontally and vertically in a crossword/Soduko type manner. With further pieces being created after the exhibition Inlaid resin with mixed media 160mm dia Metonymy 2010 In collaboration with writer Siobhan Harvey |
Kitchen Series
This series of `Bowls ` began with idea of the kitchen being the heart of the home and the conversation, stories and activities that occur withinit over time Each of the Kitchen bowls represents an idea from everyday kitchen in everyone`s home from lace curtains, dishwashing,, mixing cakes, homework to stories and games while waiting for dinner Around our kitchen table
"With the Kitchen with the smell of baking, conversation went from one topic to another. All the family was there, children were finishing their homework, a baby was crying, others were washing the dishes , someone was reading stories, others were chatting and the food was a sight to behold" |