Te Ihu O Te Kore

Te Ihu O Te Kore | Medina Koni and Taru Hedger

Medina Koni presents a powerful, collaborative masterpiece in Te Ihu o Te Kore, co-created alongside her son, Taru. This striking artwork marks the exact intersection of their two practices seamlessly blending traditional Māori weaving with contemporary graffiti art.

The outer hue was intuitively cut by her son along its natural drying lines, creating a vibrant, painted shell.

Inside, Koni has nested a delicate sphere of woven muka fibre containing a smaller hue, from which a red muka umbilical cord emerges to symbolise origin, connection, and lineage. 

Guided by their tūpuna, this deeply narrative sculpture captures the moment where past meets future, bringing a sophisticated cultural resonance to any contemporary space.

Dimensions:

Width - 200mm x Height - 270mm 

Matariki Herenga Waka - A Gathering of Many Voices

A group exhibition to celebrate Matariki, 02 - 12 July 2026

In a shared exploration of connection, six Māori artists contribute to a collective constellation of works. Like the stars of the Matariki cluster, each voice is distinct and yet deeply interconnected.
Alex Sands | Anna Gedson | Joanne Barrett | Mat Scott | Medina Koni | Ra Gossage