Reuben Paterson Te Pūtahitanga ō Rehua 2005. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, purchased 2009
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Artists play with shadow and light, transforming the familiar into the extraordinary.
In te reo Māori, ‘wheriko’ can mean to sparkle, flash or glisten. It can also mean to be resplendent, impressive or brilliant. Here’s an engaging contemporary art experience for all ages, full of sculptures, paintings, videos and more. Combining light-based works from the Gallery’s collection with several special loans, Wheriko – Brilliant! explores the many roles light can play in the making and experiencing of art. So prepare to be dazzled as acclaimed artists from around Aotearoa New Zealand (and a couple from further afield) play with shadows, throw glittering shards of colour and transform the familiar into the extraordinary.
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Date:
17 May 2019 – 16 February 2020 -
Curator:
Felicity Milburn -
Exhibition number:
1077
Collection works in this exhibition
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Orchestra of Spheres: Hypercube
Orchestra of Spheres performing Hypercube live at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu in May 2019. The gig formed part of the Gallery’s After Dark event, which also opened Wheriko - Brilliant!
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Orchestra of Spheres: Isness
Orchestra of Spheres performing Isness live at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu in May 2019. The gig formed part of the Gallery’s After Dark event, which also opened Wheriko - Brilliant!
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After Dark
Giving frost the finger by getting down at the Gallery and celebrating our new light-themed exhibition Wheriko—Brilliant!
On 24 May we held a party of epic proportions. Guests were dazzled by contemporary art, experienced the hottest bands and DJs, immersed themselves in the Gallery’s collection, and tasted incredible food and beverages!
Lineup:
Orchestra of Spheres
Physical
I M P O R T a N T
Ben Woods Group
Liam K. Swiggs (DJ Set)
Plus a very special drag performance...
Notes
New Lead Curator Announced
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is delighted to announce the appointment of our new lead curator, Felicity Milburn.