Sione Faletau: Ata Moana
1 Tennyson St, Napier
1 Tennyson St, Napier
'Moana' is a term deeply rooted in Pasifika and Māori communities, where its meaning is the vast expanse of the ocean, sea, and waterways. This installation marks a significant evolution in Sione Faletau’s artistic journey, merging the profound significance of the Moana with mirrors projection mapping.
The core of this project lies in the integration of sculptural elements, primarily geometric triangular mirrors, which harmonise with the immersive experience of video art. Through a meticulous fusion of visual and auditory elements, Faletau breathes life into these sculptural components, using the sounds recorded at Napier’s Marine parade.
At the heart of Faletau’s practice is the manipulation of soundwaves and orchestrating them into intricate patterns. These patterns, intricately woven into the fabric of the exhibition space, mirror the undulating forms observed in the moana, creating a symbiotic relationship between art and nature.
Image credit: Ata Moana installation
Mirror vinyl woven panels, projection, 2024
Sun 28th Jul 2024, 9:30am
Mon 29th Jul 2024, 9:30am
Tue 30th Jul 2024, 9:30am
Wed 31st Jul 2024, 9:30am
Thu 1st Aug 2024, 9:30am
Fri 2nd Aug 2024, 9:30am
Sat 3rd Aug 2024, 9:30am
Sun 4th Aug 2024, 9:30am
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
1 Tennyson St, Napier