Arts Canterbury Interview 2025
Tell us about yourself in 50 words or less.
Painter, colour theorist, carpenter, tradie lady, pākeha, tangata tiriti, takatāpui, curator, collector, gardener, football and futsal coach, mother, historic house trustee and food lover. I’m a full time artist and work from my purpose built home-studio in Ilam, Ōtautahi.
Interview with Toi Ōtautahi
How would you describe what you do?
I’m a full time abstract artist working from my purpose built studio in Ilam, Ōtautahi.
Currently I’m obsessed with the lunar cycles and ancient lunar traditions. During the 2020 lockdown I would gaze at the moon and realised that although we were separated by distance, we were all connected. Our struggle is shared. The moon is a symbol of connection and belonging. With so much division in the world, I seek to find the communal thread that weaves humanity together.