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'''Robyn Kahukiwa''' (born {{circa|1938}}) is an Australian-born New Zealand artist, award-winning children's book author, and illustrator. Kahukiwa has created a significant collection of paintings, books, prints, drawings, and sculptures.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bowengalleries.co.nz/artists/bios/kahukiwa.php|title=Bowen Galleries :: Artists Catalogue|website=www.bowengalleries.co.nz|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref>
'''Robyn Kahukiwa''' (born 1938) is an Australian-born New Zealand artist, award-winning children's book author, and illustrator. Kahukiwa has created a significant collection of paintings, books, prints, drawings, and sculptures.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bowengalleries.co.nz/artists/bios/kahukiwa.php|title=Bowen Galleries :: Artists Catalogue|website=www.bowengalleries.co.nz|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref>


==Life==
==Life==
Kahukiwa was born in Sydney, in 1938. She trained as a commercial artist and later moved to New Zealand at the age of nineteen.<ref name="Kirker">Kirker, Anne. ''New Zealand Women Artists'' Reed Methuen, 1986</ref> Kahukiwa's early artworks were inspired by discovering her Māori heritage,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Robyn Kahukiwa|url=https://www.aucklandartgallery.com/explore-art-and-ideas/artist/1268/robyn-kahukiwa?q=%2Fexplore-art-and-ideas%2Fartist%2F1268%2Frobyn-kahukiwa|access-date=21 May 2021|website=Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa |title=Treasures from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa |publisher=Te Papa Press |year=2005 |isbn=1-877385-12-3 |pages=73}}</ref> which she began doing after moving to New Zealand.<ref name="Contemporary1">{{cite book|title=Contemporary New Zealand Art 1 |first1=Elizabeth |last1=Caughey |first2=John |last2=Gow |year=1997 |isbn=1-86953-218-X |publisher=Everbest Printing |pages=38–39}}</ref>
Kahukiwa was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 1938. She trained as a commercial artist and later moved to New Zealand at the age of nineteen.<ref name="Kirker" />


Māori on her mother's side, Kahukiwa is of [[Ngāti Porou]], [[Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti]], [[Ngāti Hau]], [[Ngāti Konohi]] and [[Whanau-a-Ruataupare]] descent.
Māori on her mother's side, Kahukiwa is of [[Ngāti Porou]], [[Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti]], [[Ngāti Hau]], [[Ngāti Konohi]] and [[Whanau-a-Ruataupare]] descent.
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From 1972 to 1980, Kahukiwa was a regular exhibitor at the Academy in Wellington.
From 1972 to 1980, Kahukiwa was a regular exhibitor at the Academy in Wellington.


In the 1980s, Kahukiwa gained prominence in New Zealand after her exhibition ''Wahine Toa'' (strong women), which toured the country.<ref name="Dunn" /> This exhibition drew on Māori myth and symbolism. One of the pieces, ''[[Hinetitama]],'' is in the permanent collection at [[Te Manawa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/9274712/Maori-goddess-returns-to-Te-Manawa|title=Maori goddess returns to Te Manawa|work=Stuff}}</ref>
In 1984, Kahukiwa gained prominence in New Zealand after her exhibition ''Wāhine Toa'' (strong women), which toured the country.<ref name="Dunn">Dunn, Michael. ''New Zealand Painting: A Concise History'' Auckland University Press, 2004</ref><ref name="Contemporary1"/> This exhibition drew on Māori myth and symbolism. One of the pieces, ''[[Hinetītama]]'', is in the permanent collection at [[Te Manawa, Palmerston North|Te Manawa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/9274712/Maori-goddess-returns-to-Te-Manawa|title=Maori goddess returns to Te Manawa|work=Stuff}}</ref>


In 1995, Kahukiwa exhibited a series named ''My Ancestors Are Always with Me'' in [[New York City|New York]].<ref name="Contemporary1"/>
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Kahukiwa's work often deals with themes of colonialism and the dispossession of indigenous people, motherhood and blood-ties, social custom and mythology.<ref>Mané-Wheoki, Jonathan.''The Art of Robyn Kahukiwa'' Reed Publishing, 2005</ref> In a 2004 article, Kahukiwa implements "political activism in subject matter and method into powerful images that assert Māori identity and tradition."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/|title=Warrior for Maori rights and identity|last=BAILEY|first=GAIL|date=2004-11-16|work=NZ Herald|access-date=2018-10-13|language=en-NZ|issn=1170-0777}}</ref>


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In 2011, Kahukiwa was awarded with the Te Tohu Toi Kē Award from Te Waka Toi, the Māori arm of [[Creative New Zealand]].<ref name=":0" />
She is a "staunch supporter of Māori rights and the power and prestige of Māori women."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.adamartgallery.org.nz/history_feature/robyn-kahukiwa/|title=Robyn Kahukiwa {{!}} Adam Art Gallery|website=www.adamartgallery.org.nz|language=en-US|access-date=2018-10-14}}</ref>


==Influences==
Kahukiwa's works are influenced by [[Colin McCahon]], [[Ralph Hotere]] and [[Frida Kahlo]].<ref name="Dunn" />


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Kahukiwa's work often deals with themes of colonialism and the dispossession of indigenous people, motherhood and blood-ties, social custom and mythology.<ref>Mane-Wheoki, Jonathan.''The Art of Robyn Kahukiwa'' Reed, 2005</ref> In a 2004 article, Kahukiwa implements "political activism in subject matter and method into powerful images that assert Māori identity and tradition."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/|title=Warrior for Maori rights and identity|last=BAILEY|first=GAIL|date=2004-11-16|work=NZ Herald|access-date=2018-10-13|language=en-NZ|issn=1170-0777}}</ref> She is a "staunch supporter of Māori rights and the power and prestige of Māori women."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.adamartgallery.org.nz/history_feature/robyn-kahukiwa/|title=Robyn Kahukiwa {{!}} Adam Art Gallery|website=www.adamartgallery.org.nz|language=en-US|access-date=2018-10-14}}</ref> Kahukiwa's works are influenced by [[Colin McCahon]], [[Ralph Hotere]] and [[Frida Kahlo]].<ref name="Dunn" />
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In 2011, Kahukiwa was awarded with the Te Tohu Toi Kē Award from Te Waka Toi, the Māori arm of Creative New Zealand.<ref name=":0" />


==Publications==
==Publications==
* Taniwha (1986)
* Taniwha (1986)
* The Koroua and the Mauri stone (1994)
* Paikea (1993)
* The Koroua and the Mauri Stone (1994)
* Paikea (1994)
* Kēhua (1996)
* Kēhua (1996)
* iharaira hohepa (2024)
* Supa heroes: te wero (2000)
* Supa Heroes: Te Wero (2000)
* Koha (2003)
* Koha (2003)
* Matatuhi (2007)
* Matatuhi (2007)
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* The Boy and the Dolphin (2016)
* The Boy and the Dolphin (2016)
* Ngā Atua: Māori Gods (2016)
* Ngā Atua: Māori Gods (2016)
* the bitten Maori kuri (2024)


With writer [[Patricia Grace]]:
With writer [[Patricia Grace]]:
* The Kuia and the Spider (1981)
* The Kuia and the Spider (1981)
* Watercress Tuna & the Children of Champion Street (1981)
* Watercress Tuna and the Children of Champion Street (1984)
* Wahine Toa: Women in Maori Myth (1984)
* Wāhine Toa: Women of Māori Myth (1984)


With [[Joy Cowley]]:
With [[Joy Cowley]]:
* Grandma’s stick (1982)
* Grandma's stick (1982)
* Hatupatu and the birdwoman (1982)
* Hatupatu and the birdwoman (1982)


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==Awards==
==Awards==
*1994 [[LIANZA Young People's Non-Fiction Award]] (now known as [[Elsie Locke]] Award) for ''Paikea''<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2JhACwAAQBAJ&q=Robyn+Kahukiwa+awards&pg=PA165 |title=The Europa Directory of Literary Awards and Prizes |page=165 |editor=Susan Leckey |date=2015 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=9781135356323 |accessdate=15 March 2016}}</ref>
*1994 [[LIANZA Young People's Non-Fiction Award]] (now known as [[Elsie Locke]] Award) for ''Paikea''<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2JhACwAAQBAJ&q=Robyn+Kahukiwa+awards&pg=PA165 |title=The Europa Directory of Literary Awards and Prizes |page=165 |editor=Susan Leckey |date=2015 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=9781135356323 |accessdate=15 March 2016}}</ref>
*2011 [https://www.creativenz.govt.nz/results-of-our-work/award-winners/te-waka-toi-awards#te-tohu-toi-k-a-te-waka-toi-making-a-difference Te Tohu Toi Kē] | Making a Difference Award <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.creativenz.govt.nz/results-of-our-work/award-winners/te-waka-toi-awards#te-tohu-toi-k-a-te-waka-toi-making-a-difference|title=Te Waka Toi Awards}}</ref>
*2011 Te Tohu Toi Kē | Making a Difference Award<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.creativenz.govt.nz/results-of-our-work/award-winners/te-waka-toi-awards#te-tohu-toi-k-a-te-waka-toi-making-a-difference|title=Te Waka Toi Awards}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:59, 5 November 2024

Robyn Kahukiwa
Robin Kahukiwa in her studio, 1995
Born1938[1]
Sydney, Australia
NationalityNew Zealand
Known forPainting; Writing; Illustration

Robyn Kahukiwa (born 1938) is an Australian-born New Zealand artist, award-winning children's book author, and illustrator. Kahukiwa has created a significant collection of paintings, books, prints, drawings, and sculptures.[2]

Life

[edit]

Kahukiwa was born in Sydney, in 1938. She trained as a commercial artist and later moved to New Zealand at the age of nineteen.[3] Kahukiwa's early artworks were inspired by discovering her Māori heritage,[4][5] which she began doing after moving to New Zealand.[6]

Māori on her mother's side, Kahukiwa is of Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāti Hau, Ngāti Konohi and Whanau-a-Ruataupare descent.

Career

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From 1972 to 1980, Kahukiwa was a regular exhibitor at the Academy in Wellington.

In 1984, Kahukiwa gained prominence in New Zealand after her exhibition Wāhine Toa (strong women), which toured the country.[7][6] This exhibition drew on Māori myth and symbolism. One of the pieces, Hinetītama, is in the permanent collection at Te Manawa.[8]

In 1995, Kahukiwa exhibited a series named My Ancestors Are Always with Me in New York.[6]

In 2011, Kahukiwa was awarded with the Te Tohu Toi Kē Award from Te Waka Toi, the Māori arm of Creative New Zealand.[2]

Influences

[edit]

Kahukiwa's work often deals with themes of colonialism and the dispossession of indigenous people, motherhood and blood-ties, social custom and mythology.[9] In a 2004 article, Kahukiwa implements "political activism in subject matter and method into powerful images that assert Māori identity and tradition."[10] She is a "staunch supporter of Māori rights and the power and prestige of Māori women."[11] Kahukiwa's works are influenced by Colin McCahon, Ralph Hotere and Frida Kahlo.[7]

Publications

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  • Taniwha (1986)
  • Paikea (1993)
  • The Koroua and the Mauri Stone (1994)
  • Kēhua (1996)
  • iharaira hohepa (2024)
  • Supa Heroes: Te Wero (2000)
  • Koha (2003)
  • Matatuhi (2007)
  • The forgotten Taniwha (2009)
  • Tutu Taniwha (2010)
  • Te Marama (2011)
  • The Boy and the Dolphin (2016)
  • Ngā Atua: Māori Gods (2016)
  • the bitten Maori kuri (2024)

With writer Patricia Grace:

  • The Kuia and the Spider (1981)
  • Watercress Tuna and the Children of Champion Street (1984)
  • Wāhine Toa: Women of Māori Myth (1984)

With Joy Cowley:

  • Grandma's stick (1982)
  • Hatupatu and the birdwoman (1982)

With Rangimarie Sophie Jolley:

  • The Blue Book (2014)

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ Hilliard, Hinemoa, Edward Lucie-Smith, and Jonathan Mane-Wheoki. The Art of Robyn Kahukiwa Reed, 2005.
  2. ^ a b "Bowen Galleries :: Artists Catalogue". www.bowengalleries.co.nz. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  3. ^ Kirker, Anne. New Zealand Women Artists Reed Methuen, 1986
  4. ^ "Robyn Kahukiwa". Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  5. ^ Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (2005). Treasures from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Te Papa Press. p. 73. ISBN 1-877385-12-3.
  6. ^ a b c Caughey, Elizabeth; Gow, John (1997). Contemporary New Zealand Art 1. Everbest Printing. pp. 38–39. ISBN 1-86953-218-X.
  7. ^ a b Dunn, Michael. New Zealand Painting: A Concise History Auckland University Press, 2004
  8. ^ "Maori goddess returns to Te Manawa". Stuff.
  9. ^ Mane-Wheoki, Jonathan.The Art of Robyn Kahukiwa Reed, 2005
  10. ^ BAILEY, GAIL (16 November 2004). "Warrior for Maori rights and identity". NZ Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  11. ^ "Robyn Kahukiwa | Adam Art Gallery". www.adamartgallery.org.nz. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  12. ^ Susan Leckey, ed. (2015). The Europa Directory of Literary Awards and Prizes. Routledge. p. 165. ISBN 9781135356323. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  13. ^ "Te Waka Toi Awards".

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