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On 2007-05-03 02:40, Tamapoutini wrote:
Sneaky: I think we are lucky that the Maori culture is so embracing of its' contemporary artists. It seems that since its' very conception or distinction as Maori Art, there have been skilled 'maverick' artists pushing the boundaries of traditonal work. This is even more true of todays' artists I think. There is some amazing stuff being done in all genres: carving, weaving/textiles, dance/performance, etc.
I wasnt aware that the crescent motif symbolised the spirit-canoe: how uncanny that it is such a craft in this piece!spooky :o
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Tama,
I kinda' thought you might say you hadn't heard that, as my friend/Prof. is privy to some cutting edge theories, info. etc. being an "Art Historian". That is awfully spooky! Sometimes I have an intuitive artistic moment that rings true in a larger sense later and it always does make you think about the "ancients" or spirits/ancestors working through you...
I think the intuitive way you work leaves you open to those moments of universal symbolism or spookies or whatever. :)
The S. Pacific art scene IS really exciting right now. As far as dance/performance groups the Sisters of the Pacific group does some really great stuff.
I tried to find anything about those crescent motifs after looking at your piece and saw some stories referring to it as a symbol for rainbows as well. I love what you are doing with this breastplate. Really one of my favorites ever. :drink:
Aloha!
ST
PS
Nice tahtahs on those other pieces and the tapa flower is sweet too!
To drown sorrow, where should one jump first and best? "Certainly not water. Water rusts you." -Frank Sinatra
[ Edited by: Sneakytiki 2007-05-07 22:20 ]
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