Brett Graham

Brett Graham (born 1967) is a New Zealand sculptor who creates large scale artworks and installations that explore indigenous histories, politics and philosophies. Of Ngāti Korokī Kahukura (Maori tribe) and Pakeha (European) descent, Graham was born in Auckland, New Zealand, where he currently resides.[1]

Brett Graham
Born1967 (age 53–54)
Auckland, New Zealand
EducationUniversity of Auckland (BFA, 1988), University of Hawaii at Manoa (MFA, 1991), University of Auckland (DocFA, 2005)
Known forSculpture
Websitebrettgraham.co.nz
Snitch by Brett Graham, 2014, Honolulu Museum of Art

His work embraces Maori and other indigenous people's histories, critiquing and exploring issues relating to cultural inequities of the past and present within New Zealand and the wider Pacific.[2] "I think that his deep knowledge of customary Maori cultural practices is what gives his work its strength. This, combined with a practice which can speak to audiences at many different levels, is what makes his work resonant," said curator, writer, and researcher Candice Hopkins.[3]

Snitch from 2014, in the collection of the Honolulu Museum of Art, references the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. It is an example of the artist's combining traditional Maori carving with contemporary themes.[4] [5]

Education

Graham is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (University of Auckland, 1988), a Master of Fine Arts (University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1991) and a Doctor of Fine Arts (University of Auckland, 2005).[6]

International exhibitions

Graham's work was included in the following international exhibitions.

1996 - Asia Pacific Triennial , Queensland Art Gallery[7]

2001 - Purangiaho Seeing Clearly, Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki[8]

2001 - Parihaka: The Art of Passive Resistance, City Gallery Wellington[9]

2006 - Biennale of Sydney[10]

2007 - Venice Biennale[11]

2010 - Biennale of Sydney[12]

2017 - Honolulu Biennial[13]

Major collections and public commissions

Graham has received a number of important commissions and his work is held in a number of international collections[14]

  • Kaiwhakatere, Parliament precinct, Wellington [19]
  • Rawhiti, Adam Art Gallery, Victoria University[20]
  • Kowhatu Karohirohi, Victoria University Collection[21]
  • Escape, North Shore Court House[21]



References
  1. The artist's website
  2. Essay on the artist's website
  3. Essay on the artist's website
  4. Honolulu Museum of Art, wall label, Snitch, accession 2016-30-01
  5. "Bartley and Company Art". www.bartleyandcompanyart.co.nz. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  6. The artist's website
  7. QAGOMA. "The 2nd Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT2)". Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  8. "Purangiaho : seeing clearly :".
  9. "City Gallery Wellington". citygallery.org.nz. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  10. "15th Biennale of Sydney: Zones of Contact | Exhibitions | MCA Australia". www.mca.com.au. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  11. "NZ at Venice". NZ at Venice. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  12. "17th Biennale of Sydney | Exhibitions | MCA Australia". www.mca.com.au. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  13. "Honolulu Biennial 2017". Hawaii Contemporary. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  14. The artist's website
  15. "Brett Graham". Auckland Art Gallery. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  16. "Loading... | Collections Online - Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa". collections.tepapa.govt.nz. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  17. "'Snitch' meets his maker—artist Brett Graham | Honolulu Museum of Art". honolulumuseum.org. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  18. "Whaowhia - Edmiston Trust". www.edmistontrust.org.nz. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  19. "Wellington Sculpture Trust | The Sculptures". www.sculpture.org.nz. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  20. "Rawhiti; Brett Graham; 2014; VUW.2014.1 on eHive". eHive. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  21. Brett, Graham (2007). Aniwaniwa. Rakena, Rachael, 1969-, Hutchison, Alice L., Mane-Wheoki, Jonathan., Cubitt, Sean, 1953-, Biennale di Venezia (52nd : 2007 : Venice, Italy). Palmerston North, N.Z.: Aniwaniwa. ISBN 978-0-473-11525-8. OCLC 180189749.
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