Collection: Anna Gedson

Whakatohea & Ngāti Rua

Anna Gedson is an Ōpōtiki-based (Bay of Plenty) artist, who works from her home studio. Her artworks are all created within her Huia Studio, which sits within the boundaries of Whakatōhea in Tirohanga, Ōpōtiki.

Deeply inspired by her Māori heritage, Anna enjoys the process of working with her hands and creating artworks that will be enjoyed by others. Her inspiration comes from the weaving skills of her Tīpuna (ancestors). Her waka inspiration comes from the view of Whakaari / White Island, which she can see from her studio.

Anna Gedson endeavours to give each of her sculptural works a unique and contemporary appearance. She enjoys working with a combination of materials (flax, feathers & metal) to achieve her visual sculptures.

Anna’s sculptural works are a nod to her Māori culture and are presented as a precious tāonga (treasure) to be kept for many years.