Join us online for Under the Hood: Māori Design. Two designers will share a recent design brief, their approach, the project’s success and how they overcame any obstacles along the way. Catch all the insights in a 60-minute conversation and participate in a live Q&A session with fellow designers. Under the Hood is a live online event from 12.30pm – 1.30pm. Grab your sandwich and a coffee, pull up a chair with your studio friends and enter the event from 12.15pm on the day.

Speakers:

Chloē Reweti (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Tukorehe, Ngāti Porou) is an independent graphic designer in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. Chloē has previously held creative roles as a graphic designer for The National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and Art Director of graphic design at Wētā Workshop. Chloe’s practice is informed by mātauranga Māori and toi Māori. Her work is robustly researched through conventional mediums like publications, as well as through intimate interactions with artists and makers. When in wānanga with these practitioners, she learns about the intricacies of their work to bring integrity and cohesiveness to her design.

Shane Hansen is an artist, a designer of fashion, architectural elements, furniture and graphics, a loving husband and doting Dad to two gorgeous boys.  Born in New Zealand in the 1970s, he is of Maaori (Tainui, Waikato, Ngaati Mahanga Hourua), Chinese, Danish and Scottish descent. Shane is the benefactor of a life lived long and well in Aotearoa. The country is in his blood, in his heart and in his art. 

Shane’s creations spring from the characters, creatures, moods, memories and moments lying deep within the country he calls home. His artistic world is one of bold colours, modern Maaori motifs, optimism and clarity inspired by his multi-cultural heritage and an admiration for pop-art, strong graphics and a profound appreciation of the landscapes that surround him.

As well as depicting the various shapes and tones of Aotearoa, Shane’s works also represent ideas about who he is, where he comes from and how he fits into the country he grew up in. Shane describes his work aptly: “it’s therapy, kai mo tōku hinengaro, tīnana me te wairua. I am happiest creating personal artworks that lift my spirit and connect me to this place I love.”

Shane began his career as a self-taught fashion designer, setting up his own label at the age of 19. Subsequently he worked for New Zealand labels Canterbury International and Town & Country Surf Designs. In 2009, he started making art for a living, and since then, he hasn’t looked back. There have been several highlights in his artistic career: In 2017 he was approached by WBITV to host a new and fresh design/art show – Design Junkies – on TVNZ One, which completed two series. 2016 he was commissioned by the NZOC to design the team uniforms and village sculpture for the NZ Rio Olympic Team. 2014, saw a commission by Sheppard Cycles to create an original bike to be presented to HRH Prince George during the New Zealand Royal Tour and in 2010 he was one of five Māori artists selected to create authentic māori designs for the Rugby World Cup 2011, where his designs were subsequently licensed for the International market.

A diverse range of clients from around the globe collect Shane’s work. His art is also popular with many New Zealand companies. He’s completed successful projects with BMW NZ, Air New Zealand, Te Wananga o Aotearoa and the New Zealand Olympic Committee, as well as continuing to deliver fresh, bold signature works for private clients.

 Shane passionately supports many charities and community projects that align with his values and life experiences. Art is an amazing vehicle to help open up conservation and start building unity. One project he is particularly proud of is ‘Te Kotahi’ which promotes diversity and unity by working together to create an artwork.

His work has become a channel for an on-going examination of his multi-cultural heritage and he is determined to continue pushing the parameters of what he can express and achieve through it.

shanehansen.co.nz | https://www.tekotahiproject.co.nz/ | https://www.instagram.com/shanehansen.co.nz/

Ticket Prices:

Members: FREE with discount code

Non-Members: $40  (+GST and BF)

Access to the webinar recording included.