08Dec

19Jan

MOHE OFI | Tanya Edwards & Luisa Veakovi Fonua Nau

8 December 2017 – 19 January 2018 
Fresh Gallery ÅŒtara
Auckland

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The title Mohe Ofi, translates as ‘sleeping near’. Mohe ofi is a term of endearment in Tonga, often referring to the relationship between a mother and her child but in the broader sense it refers to the responsibilities a mother has to teach Tongan culture to the next generation.

Both Tanya Edwards and Luisa Veakovi Fonua Nau’s work has been shaped and influenced by their mothers and the stories and lessons they have imparted to them through their own traditional art works.

Please note there is no opening for this exhibition. Join us for Public Programmes

FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMMES:

MOHE OFI: FESTIVE MORNING
Saturday 9 December | 10am – 12pm | Fresh Gallery Ōtara

Celebrate the festive season and Tongan culture with us. Join Ngatu artist Tui Emma Gillies and create Mohe Ofi inspired x-mas cards in mixed media.

KUKESI MAKING AND NGATU
Thursday 14 December | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Fresh Gallery Ōtara

Try your hand at making art from the Tongan artform of Kukesi with artist Sulieti Fieme’a Burrows.

Mālō ‘aupito

Image: Tanya Edwards, Maniapoto, 2017

Fresh Gallery ÅŒtara
5/46 Fair Mall
ÅŒtara town centre
Auckland