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SCULPTING LIGHT.

 

Using landscape HD video, photography and sound ecology. Tanya’s installations weave projected light and sound, visually illustrating the ancient Māori concepts and practices of kaitiakitanga (stewardship), tiikanga (correct procedure) & wairuatanga (spirituality), to flow through, enhance and compliment new ideas in design, science and technology.

 

By investigating whole systems theory, Tanya seeks a reconnection to nature and the knowledge of her tūpuna ancestors towards net positive engagement with Te Taiao the natural world.

 

Over the past 5 years, she has been involved with the collaboratively designed reinvention of native plant fibre harakeke biocomposite materials with indigenous and non-indigenous engineers, textile experts, scientists, designers and growers.

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Integration of this research inspires a prospective future installation that will provide a space to walk through, interact with and view indigenous knowledge and connective pathways. To create a VR/AR experiential and meditative space, built from the realm and protective cocoon of plants and nature. 

 

Can we experience again the intrinsic connection to nature that our ancestors once lived? 

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