Te Waiatatanga mai o te Atua is a permanent exhibition within the observatory tower at the Arts Centre in Ōtautahi. Creative lead Areta Wilkinson brought together Kāi Tahu artists from different disciplines to embody the ancient story of Te Waiatatanga Mai o te Atua, The Song of the Gods, first written down by Matiaha Tiramōrehu. You can find out more about this project and the artists involved here. 

Pou Tokomaunga (details) 6m x 55cm diameter at base, 2024

Plywood, Oil paint, Upholstery tacks

Photos Supplied by Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre