A developing work.
Tukutuku Experiment (2021)
Kei Mate Mangopare (2012)
Kei Mate Mangopare was first shown as a part of the More than we Know exhibition at Te Tuhi Public Art Gallery in 2012. The work evokes the whakatauki ‘Kei mate mangopare, kua mate wheke’ – ‘Die like a hammerhead shark, not like an octopus’. The footage was both digitally created and composited into video … Continue reading Kei Mate Mangopare (2012)
Alofagia (2019)
In 2018-19 I developed a series of animations for the Opera Alofagia. An opera by Anapela Polataivao which featured Sole Mio, in the leading roles. My part in the opera was to work with the Director Anapela Polataivao to represent elements that would support the performers during the opera. These animations were projected on the … Continue reading Alofagia (2019)
Abstraction 1 (2017)
Pūtake – Rangi & Papa (2018)
Blacktown Interior, Upper-Queen Street (2001-2005)
Blacktown Interior was an installation of sculptural works privately exhibited at the flat I was living at, on Upper-Queen Street, Auckland Central in 2003. This video work is one of the only remaining developments from the Blacktown Interior project. It was completed between 2001-2005, as I looked to learn the processes of 3D modeling and … Continue reading Blacktown Interior, Upper-Queen Street (2001-2005)
Wave (2007)
Wave or Flat is a 3D animation that was a part of the original screening of the Kapua artwork that I showed at Manukau Institute of Technology in 2007. The location is our flat at the time, that was on Plumley Crescent in Mangere. Wave. Flat & Rote. The flat was also the subject of … Continue reading Wave (2007)
Teaching/Student works (2012-)
More Images and Video to be added soon. From 2012 onward I have developed and implemented a creative learning program at Manurewa High School that incorporates digital content creation. I have introduced 2D & 3D digital artwork, with a focus on 3D Modeling, Sculpting and Animation. The following highlights are a snapshot of student achievement … Continue reading Teaching/Student works (2012-)
The Day it was Written (2020-)
The Day it was Written is an image and text based project. Scene One
Lion Whanau Portrait (2019-)
This is a developing work, a whanau portrait.
Tiger Whanau Portrait (2020)
This is a developing work, a whanau portrait.
Across the Face of the Moon – Kitchen (2020)
Video stills from Across the Face of the Moon. Circuit 2020.
Self Portrait (2017)
Digital Image from 3D Model.
Across the Face of the Moon – Maui (2020 -)
Video still from Across the Face of the Moon. Circuit 2020.
Tahunga (2017)
Tahunga is a three channel synchronized animation that was exhibited at the Hastings City Art Gallery in 2017. The work was made in collaboration with Daniel Campbell-MacDonald who made the audio for the work.
Kitchen (2010)
Digital Image.
Across the Face of the Moon (Circuit, 2019)
Video Still from Across the Face of the Moon (Circuit, 2019).
Manurewa E (2016)
This image was developed as a part of a cover to the 2016 Manurewa High School Yearbook. It’s based on the local waiata Manurewa E
Tamapahore & Tamapahure (2017)
This image was developed as a part of a cover to the 2017 Manurewa High School Yearbook. I’t is intended to represent the kite flying competition between the two brothers Tamapahore and Tamapahure.
Reef (2019)
O.P.P Other peoples property (2015)
O.P.P (Other People Property) is an animation exhibited at St Paul’s Street Gallery, AUT in 2015. The work drew together elements that I had created and also collected. Much of the work developed as a part of research into Maori representations made by ‘other’s’ of for ‘other’s’. The audio track was developed by Daniel Campbell-MacDonald … Continue reading O.P.P Other peoples property (2015)
Kapua (2007)
Matamata (2012)
Portrait of Tū Tonu Hollis (2018-19)
Tangimangaone (2008)
Oho Ake Intro (Video) (2016)
This is a part of the video development from the Oho Ake Project 2016. The direction of the project shifted and this part was not exhibited as a part of the show. I developed the Oho Ake project. I also created the video component for this work, along with AJ Shirley, Natanahira Tuiasau-Makoare and Simey … Continue reading Oho Ake Intro (Video) (2016)
Scanning (2020)
Video Still, work in progress.
Annabelle Perera (2018)
Self Portrait (2018)
Character developments (2007-9)
These are a some of the first 3D characters that I began making at Manukau Institute of Technology and Elam School of Fine Art/University of Auckland.
Oho Ake, Installation (2016)
Across the Face of the Moon (2018-)
Across the Face of the Moon is an ongoing project. It is a story of living in the city, that takes the multifarious forms of text, image & video. The work has been shown in various forms in Auckland, Wellington and Melbourne; at Tautai Gallery, Blakspot Gallery, Nathan Homestead and two separate Circuit screenings in … Continue reading Across the Face of the Moon (2018-)
Taniko Patiti
Kapua Drawing Books (2007)
These are a selection of drawings that were developed while I was studying at the Manukau Institute of Technology in 2007. I was interested in representing characters based on real and imagined people and beings. A lot of them were drawn on various pages and then compiled into drawing books. They were a part of … Continue reading Kapua Drawing Books (2007)
Lockdown Drawings (2020)
Self-Portrait (2018)
Tangimangaone VR (2016)
VR video of a 3D model of Tangimangaone, the whare kai of Iri te Kura, Waipiro Bay. This is an experiment with the medium.
A New Architecture (2016-)
Kapua Drawings (2017-)
Waipiro Trading Company (2008)
Kapua (2007) (Working)
Tawhaki (2020)
Tiki Abstraction (2017)
Wero/Interface Edinburgh (2008)
Mazurans Building (2011)
Digital Image (2010).
Across the face of the moon (2020)
Video still from Across the Face of the Moon. Circuit 2020.
Oho Ake (2016)
Oho Ake (2016).
Arotahi (2020)
Arotahi is an animated work that was screened in the cinema of the MTG Hawke’s Bay in 2020. The work was made as a part of a broader project of the same name. A large part of the project was developed during the two lockdowns in Auckland. The work uses the site of the Waiapu … Continue reading Arotahi (2020)
I a ra, I a ra (2018)
I a ra, I a ra is an animation with audio, made in collaboration between Rangituhia Hollis & Jeremy Leatinu’u. I created the video in conversation with Jeremy. Conversations between us both contributed to the audio and development of the video; which takes the form of a narration of thoughts and discussions that we were … Continue reading I a ra, I a ra (2018)
Current Account (2000)
Current Account is a work created at the Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawkes Bay in 2000. Unfortunately I only have a few images of the work left, ones that were a part of the essay that went along with the work. The work was created in the EIT Otatara Studios and consisted of quickly cast … Continue reading Current Account (2000)
Movement (2020)
Digital Image 2020. In ideation for a series of works.
Blacktown Interior Developments (2001-2005)
Maui (2018-)
Digital Sculpture. Work in progress.