Thought I’d post this since the Sydney marae is going ahead 🫣
“Marae” looks into the way pseudo revitalizations of one culture become conflated with capitalist agenda and kaupapa becomes kupapa. The wharenui letter box makes jest at the idea of residency equating to mana tangata whenua, an issue that Maori have an obligation to be sensitive to given its relevance to our past and present. Words by boo @aidanvritchie
We’re thrilled to present Angel Numbers on the Dash by @minginui — joining us for @aotearoaartfair 🚗🪽
Taking aim at the absurdity of Aotearoa’s housing market, Ming’s decked-out Daihatsu — complete with a chandelier and satin-smocked seat covers — is a “commentary on the contrasting comparison between necessity and wealth” that “makes jest of the notion of someone living a luxurious lifestyle, while simultaneously living out of their car.”
Pull up to Takutai Square to take a look from late next week.
🪧 Angel Numbers on the Dash by @minginui via @objectspace
✏️ Aidan Ritchie
💙 For @aotearoaartfair (30 April to 3 May)
🗓️ From late April onwards
📍 Atrium on Takutai entrance (Takutai Square side)
📸 @samuel_hartnett
❗️Language warning for Slide 6
#Britomart #MingRanginui #AotearoaArtFair #FreeExhibition #NZArt
GIVEAWAY !!!!!! Jokes but seriously guys who wants to be the kaitiaki of this car, because I would like to put my actual car in the garage 🙏
So if you wanna store this car or show this car let me know cause she’s done her dash with me 😂
Neighbours a solo exhibition by Ming Ranginui @minginui
Pictured: ka kete, 2025
Muka and New Zealand passport
305mm x 300mm
Ming Ranginui’s “Neighbours” is commentary on the transformation that happens as Māori relocate from Aotearoa to Australia, and the consistencies in indigenous experience of both sides of the ditch.
This new body of work critically analyses the way in which the expression of indigenous identity on foreign soils blurs the lines between the coloniser and the colonised, but reminds us that punching down does nothing to challenge colonial power dynamics.
Thousands of New Zealanders leave our shores in their droves, as conservative, fiscally competent governments book their tickets with redundancy payouts - “Ka Kete” weaves traditional muka kete fringes around a passport, alluding to the abundance sought by defectors. Tangata whenua (people of the land) leave others to stoke the ahi ka back home as they pursue riches in mines cutting into the heart of another peoples earth mother.
“Neighbours” explores the obligation in which neighboring indigenous peoples have to uphold the mana and dignity of each other, because everybody needs good neighbours, with a little understanding you can find the perfect blend.
On now Neighbours by @minginui
Pictured: cake of origin, 2025 Muka and glass beads 450x100x100mm
Ming Ranginui's “Neighbours” is commentary on the transformation that happens as Māori relocate from Aotearoa to Australia, and the consistencies in indigenous experience of both sides of the ditch.
This new body of work critically analyses the way in which the expression of indigenous identity on foreign soils blurs the lines between the coloniser and the colonised, but reminds us that punching down does nothing to challenge colonial power dynamics.
“Marae” looks into the way pseudo revitalisations of one culture become conflated with capitalist agenda and kaupapa becomes kupapa. The wharenui letter box makes jest at the idea of residency equating to mana tangata whenua, an issue that Māori have an obligation to be sensitive to given its relevance to our past and present.
The British Empires fraternal states jest about the right to claim various baked goods ; “Cake of Origin” transmutes a poi, woven using muka and taniko techniques into the focal point of the trans-tasman tribunal - the lammington. As the tug of war wages on merrily, Māori and Aboriginal wait patiently to have their grievances heard.
Thousands of New Zealanders leave our shores in their droves, as conservative, fiscally competent governments book their tickets with redundancy payouts - “Ka Kete” weaves traditional muka kete fringes around a passport, alluding to the abundance sought by defectors. Tangata whenua (people of the land) leave others to stoke the ahi ka back home as they pursue riches in mines cutting into the heart of another peoples earth mother.
“Neighbours” explores the obligation in which neighboring indigenous peoples have to uphold the mana and dignity of each other, because everybody needs good neighbours, With a little understanding you can find the perfect blend.
Neighbours should be there for one another, That's when good neighbours become good friends.
Stills from our music video we made for Birdparty, one day we will figure out how to post the video lol featuring the incredible Elle, Miguel and Bede and a big thank you to Theo and all the other people that made it possible. ❤️🔥Special thanks to the Dowse for commissioning this work, on till June 22nd if you wanna see it moving 😂
