Te Māreikura

Name: Te Māreikura
Address: PK 3. 5, Arue, PF
Telephone: +687201326

My name is Te Māreikura Whakataka-Brightwell and I am a vibrant advocate of indigenous cultural advancement. My artistic medium is photography. Tahiti Nui.

My work is guided by a deep understanding of indigenous connection. Ko Te Māreikura Whakataka-Brightwell tēnei. Rongowhakaata. Ngāti Porou. Ngāti Toa. Ngāti Raukawa. Tūwharetoa. Te Arawa. My name is Te Māreikura Whakataka-Brightwell and I am a vibrant advocate of indigenous cultural advancement, possessing a rich heritage that intertwines the arts, politics and cultural innovation. Born in Tahiti

and raised in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa (Gisborne), Aotearoa (New Zealand), my lineage is steeped in the traditions of the Pacific. My grandfather, Francis Puara Cowan, was a renowned Tahitian navigator, and my father, Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell, is a celebrated tohunga whakairo (Māori master carver). Together, they famously sailed the Hawaiki Nui double hulled canoe from Tahiti to Aotearoa in 1985, a pivotal voyage in the revival of Polynesian canoe voyaging. My mother Raipoia, is a champion va’a paddler (outrigger canoeing) who has contributed significantly to the development of the ancestral sport, all enriching my upbringing with a profound connection to his ancestors' maritime prowess. My photographic work explores the notion of tangata whenua Māori identity and evokes centuries old whakapapa connections to our Polynesian motherland, Hawaiki Nui which is situated in the Tahitian islands. The use of portraiture as a means to create beautiful imagery that inspires a particular connection, one with our past, present and future selves is the key to unlocking our DNA potential. I curate all my images including subject selection, lighting, styling and regalia choices. My work is guided by a deep understanding of indigenous connection and a commitment to fostering a vibrant cultural legacy for the future.

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Adresse

PK 3. 5
Arue

Téléphone

+687201326

Site Web

http://temareikura.com/

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