Brett Graham (born 1967) is a New Zealand sculptor who creates large scale artworks and installations that explore indigenous histories, politics and philosophies. Of Ngāti Korokī Kahukura (Maori tribe) and Pakeha (European) descent, Graham was born in Auckland, New Zealand, where he currently resides.[1]
New Zealand sculptor
Brett Graham
Graham in 2008
Born
1967 (age54–55)
Auckland, New Zealand
Education
University of Auckland (BFA, 1988), University of Hawaii at Manoa (MFA, 1991), University of Auckland (DocFA, 2005)
Snitch from 2014, in the collection of the Honolulu Museum of Art, references the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. It is an example of the artist's combining traditional Maori carving with contemporary themes.[2]
Brett Graham used recycled rubber tires and steel to make sculptures and they were called “Weapons of Mass Destruction”.[3] Graham’s sculpture “Te Hokioi” was created because of the 2007 police raids on the Tuhoe community of Ruatoki.[4]
Education
Graham is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (University of Auckland, 1988), a Master of Fine Arts (University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1991) and a Doctor of Fine Arts (University of Auckland, 2005).[5]
International exhibitions
Graham's work was included in the following international exhibitions.
1996 – Asia Pacific Triennial , Queensland Art Gallery[6]
2001 – Purangiaho Seeing Clearly, Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki[7]
2001 – Parihaka: The Art of Passive Resistance, City Gallery Wellington[8]
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