TONY BRIDGE
this stunning photograph titled ” Ki Te Rerenga Wairua ” by the very talented artist photographer Tony Bridge
will be available at the Gallery Opening Tues 12th November 5-7pm and following Exhibition up to 30th December
Bio:
Tony Bridge is a Māori artist (Te Rarawa, Ngati Wikitoria) from the Hokianga region of Northland, Aotearoa/New Zealand. His whakapapa (genealogy) traces back to an ancestor who arrived on the first voyage of the great Polynesian navigator, Kupe, around 975AD.
His work follows the ancient spiritual traditions of his people, taught to him by various tohunga (traditional healers), and the subject matter bases itself upon the unique world view of the Māori people.
He describes what he does as Whakairo Ma(a)rama, or carving with light.
Initial captures are made with a digital camera, but the carving is done digitally, using techniques he has developed himself.
Tony Bridge
Writer, Artist, Photographer, Wondering Mystic tony@innerlight.io https://innerlight.io
