Lesson Seven For all levels

The Gallery, in its Collection policy, increasingly reflects the multicultural nature of our society and our city. The works selected highlight the work of artists such as John Pule, Fatu Feu’u and Michel Tuffery.

Gallery Tour 1 hour

Discussion focuses on the subject matter, the patterns, the making, the colour and the ideas, customs and traditions that speak of Polynesia.

It goes on to look at how these have been adapted by artists living in 21st century New Zealand.

Gallery Tour and Workspace Activity 11/2 hour

The hands-on activity for this lesson involves a simple relief print that draws together the source of the subject matter and the use of the resulting artwork.

Curriculum Links

• Visual Arts
  • Practical knowledge, developing ideas, communicating ideas and understanding art in context
• English
  • Oral language: Listening and speaking
  • Visual language: Viewing and presenting
• Social Studies
  • Time, continuity and change
  • Culture and heritage
  • Place and environment