Reuben Paterson’s new animation Te Maiea (2020) observes the whakapapa of Hine Maheri, the personification of sparkling fine grained sandstone, through the union and incarnations of our cliffs, rocks, stones and springs produced from Tāne Mahuta, the god of the forest and his (particular) union with Hine-tū-pari-maunga, the personification of mountains and cliffs.
It is currently being shown every night this month on the Aotea Centre Wrap in Auckland whilst the building undergoes refurbishment.
To fully experience this artwork, the viewer is invited to listen to their own music while viewing this animation. Magic correlations between sight and sound might occur and transport you into the depth of Paterson’s vision.
Further details can be found here.
