Sister Coldstream’s life of care
After looking into the Empire Exhibition jigsaw puzzle and why it was made, Russell Poole traces the life of the woman who donated it to Te Manawa.
After looking into the Empire Exhibition jigsaw puzzle and why it was made, Russell Poole traces the life of the woman who donated it to Te Manawa.
Our puzzle was created for the British Empire Exhibition of 1924-25 in London. Russell Poole looks into New Zealand's contribution.
The "Exhibition Puzzle of the British Empire" is a modest-looking but fascinating item in the Te Manawa collection, dating from 1924, donated by Miss Lenora Coldstream. It's been on show in three different exhibitions since its acquisition. Russell Poole dives into the history of both the puzzle and its creator.
Women's Art Initiative member Keli J discusses her work with WAI founder Dr Karen Seccombe. You can also watch this interview on Youtube.
Women's Art Initiative member M.E. discusses her large-scale installation work with WAI founder Dr Karen Seccombe. You can also watch this interview on Youtube.
Women's Art Initiative member Catherine Daniels discusses her metal sculpture works and their significance with WAI founder Dr Karen Seccombe. You can also watch this interview on Youtube.
Women's Art Initiative member Kelsey discusses her paintings and teddy bear installation, both part of "Standing In My Own Light - E tū ana i tōku ake marama", with WAI founder Dr Karen Seccombe. You can also watch this interview on Youtube.
We talk with Women's Art Initiative founder Dr Karen Seccombe about her work, a metal door inset with stained glass, on display as part of "Standing In My Own Light - E tū ana i tōku ake marama". You can also watch this interview on Youtube.
In the last of our interview series with students of Toioho ki Āpiti, Rosie Koko’s hand-stitched quilt brings together artistic elements from across the Pacific to create a a special celebration of her whānau.
In the third of our interviews with students of Toioho ki Āpiti, Ua’i Manusina weaves her family’s story into a set of Samoan tuiga.