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2016 Michel Tuffery
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
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Internationally renowned renowned Wellington artist Michel Tuffery worked alongside art students at all levels of the school over a 5-week period (23 May to 24 June), developing a series of individual and collaborative works. Michel's interest in connecting conservationist themes in his work paralleled a biodiversity themed investigation by students which ran alongside his own investigation. This collaborative body of stitched woodcut prints, together with a body of works including bronze casts, lasercut wooden panels and woodcut prints on paper and tapa, were part of the residency exhibition, titled Lost and Found, held at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery at Shed 11 during the week of 27 June to 3 July.During the residency Michel shared insight to his working process, cultural influences and passion for storytelling. The exhibition was one of the most successful held as part of the residency programme, and the most significant in showcasing the work of the students. Michel Tuffery talks here about his body of work, the themes and influences. |