Titokowaru's Dilemma

A new exhibition opened at Puke Ariki this week: Titokowaru's Dilemma.

 

Titokowaru’s Dilemma shines light into the murky world of myth making. Marian Maguire’s beautiful lithographs and etchings explore Taranaki history, challenging simplistic readings of the past by taking Riwha Tītokowaru and placing him with the gods and philosophers of ancient Greece, showing him in debates that have a timeless significance. The prints are complemented by items from the Puke Ariki heritage collection which expose some fertile gaps in the accounts surrounding Tītokowaru and his enemies;  gaps in which colourful myths have sprouted. This exhibition asks ‘What is myth?’, ‘What is history?’and ‘Who decides?’

This is a self-guided programme, of particular interest to secondary school teachers of art, history and classical studies.

Drawing on Chroma - free sketching workshop

Calling all art students, teachers, and wannabe artists! At 6pm this Wednesday 31 August Puke Ariki is offering a free sketching workshop run by Anne Smith and Pam Dohig.

In association with the exhibition Chroma: Paintings by Pam Walker, participants will learn sketching warm-up exercises, drawing techniques and tips, and be invited to head out into Puke Ariki to sketch something that catches their eye.

Participants will need to bring along a 2B or 4B pencil and an A3 or A4 sketching pad.

Bookings essential through the i-SITE at Puke Ariki. Phone (06) 759 0897 to register.

New exhibitions at Puke Ariki

Calling all art students and teachers! Check out the fantastic variety of art exhibitions currently on show at Puke Ariki. Several of these exhibitions - such as Renegade: Taranaki Independent Art Groups - have a strong Taranaki focus and will appeal to a variety of ages. Check out the full details of what's on here. You'll need to be quick to see Renegade, as it closes this Sunday 14 August.

Have you experienced these exhibitions? What did you think? Leave us a comment.