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Born Auckland, New Zeland in 1974 from mixed Maori and European or Pakeha lineage, Alexis Neal has emerged as an important artistic talent in the contemporary New Zealand scene |
| About the Artist | |
Alexis Neal is a practising artist her work involves defining a place for women’s cultural identity and predominately has looked at the duality of artefacts in terms of personal adornment and material culture. Her studio practice is interdisciplinary, combining components of print, sewn feather canvases, weaving and installation works together to address Maori traditional whakapapa in a contemporary context. |
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Arohanui
2006 |
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| Referencing the traditions of the Kahu Huruhuru woven cloaks.
Arohanui means to love, honour and devotion. |
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In Loving Memory
2006 |
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| In loving memory pays homage to a number of great Maori weavers who we have the privilege of viewing their fine traditional skills in museums and private collections. Sometimes the artists name and place of origin are not known but the patterning and tradition of the weave often speak of its region, iwi and hapu. |
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I Remain
2006 |
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| References the contribution Colin Macahon has made to contemporary New Zealand art |
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Mallard
2005 |
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| The use of New Zealand native birds as a resource for the adornment of traditional cloaks.
Shot by my father. |
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Whero
2005 |
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| Influenced by Diggeress Te Kanawa cloak weaving |
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Flight of Birds
2004 |
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| Inluenced by Maori mythology and New Zealand history portraying the symbolic use of the bird. |
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Treasured
1997 |
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| Examines what is handed down through the generations, heirlooms and taonga, meaning treasured belongings. |
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Waiting
2004 |
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| Acknowledging the ancestors before us |
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| Education and biography | |
| Education 1998 - 2000 Slade School of Fine Arts, University College London, Masters in Fine Art Media, Printmaking and Mixed Media 1993 - 1997 The University of Auckland, Elam School of Fine Arts Post Graduate Diploma & BFA in Fine Art Printmaking Employment 2002 - 2005 Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland University, Senior Tutor 2004 Guest Artist ~ drawing & Weaving class Paremoremo prison 2001 John Purcell Papers, London, Sales consultant 1999 - 2000 Teaching Assistant in Etching, Slade School of Fine Arts, London Awards 2006 Finalist, Trust Waikato National Contemporary Art Awards 2006 Finalist, Norsewear Art Awards 2004-2005 Finalist, Wallace Art Awards 2000 London Print Studios 1996 Hahnemühle Printmaking award 1992 Greer Twiss Art Trophy Solo Shows Jan 2007 In Loving Memory, The Lane Gallery Aug 2005 Threads of Origin, The Lane Gallery Apr 2004 Te Mata Kia Mahi, The Lane Gallery |
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| Future shows | |
| Alexis Neal, 23rd Jan 2007 http://www.lanegallery.co.nz solo show "In Loving Memory" | |
| Website: www.alexisneal.com | |
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