Founder, curator, organiser ~ kaitiaki of the mothermother artist-run initiative, platform, publisher, gallery and network
mothermother is a circular project, a platform, a collective voice and a network
mothermother is iterative, non-hierarchical and inter-generational
mothermother makes space for exhibiting artists to connect, acknowledge and be seen through a kaupapa of manaakitanga
mothermother evolves as each artist passes the taonga of invitation onto the next, fostering support and opportunity
mothermother prioritises collective thinking and nonlinear concepts of time, history and economy
mothermother is an artist-run initiative with an inclusive kaupapa that offers support and visibility for our community. We hold a strong focus on supporting local artists, and we celebrate our growing connections outside Tāmaki Makaurau.
mothermother promotes under-represented artists and challenges hierarchical curatorial methods by elevating the unity of a healthy network. A stable future for all depends on it. Knowledge is held by the greater group, where the collective aspect of mothermother is enacted through invitation, friendship, gift and reciprocity.
mothermother artists are not necessarily biological mothers, but rather embody a kaupapa of manaakitanga, caretaking and support.
Funded by Creative New Zealand