Toi Whakataa in conjunction with Solander Gallery presents Rising Stars - Nga Whetu Whitinga.

Coinciding with Matariki, the exhibition showcases recent work by seven women from Toi Whakataa - the Maori Printers Collective - Alexis Neal, Gabrielle Belz, Sam Farquhar, Ruth Green Cole, Cerisse Palalagi, Natalie Couch and Vanessa Edwards. Toi Whakataa in conjunction with Solander Gallery presents Rising Stars - Nga Whetu Whitinga.

Coinciding with Matariki, the exhibition showcases recent work by seven women from Toi Whakataa - the Maori Printers Collective - Alexis Neal, Gabrielle Belz, Sam Farquhar, Ruth Green Cole, Cerisse Palalagi, Natalie Couch and Vanessa Edwards.Rising Stars' reflects the participating artists' dedication to furthering printmaking and commitment to producing art, while also referencing the seven sister stars in the Matariki constellation.

Toi Whakataa is a group established to nurture and support Maori printmaking in Aotearoa with members based in varying places around the country.

WHAT: Exhibition Opening of 'Rising Stars - Nga Whetu Whitinga' Featuring seven artists from Toi Whakataa/ Maori Printers Collective: Alexis Neal, Gabrielle Bels, Sam Farquhar, Ruth Green Cole, Cerisse Palalagi, Natalie Couch and Vanessa Edwards.

WHERE: Solander: works on paper, 95 Tirangi Rd, Lyall Bay, Wellington (Ground Floor Vincent Aviation)

WHEN: 1pm - 3pm, Saturday June 28. Exhibition runs until Saturday 12 July.

18/06/08