Artist Profile 2006
 My Tribe is Ngati Hine
My Mountain is Motatau
My River is Waiomio
My Tribal Gathering Place is Miria
The House of my Ancestors is Te Rapunga
My Chief and Ancestor is Kawiti
My Home is within the boundaries of Ngati Kahu in the Far North.
My name is Theresa Reihana
Ko Ngati Hine te Iwi
Ko Motatau te Maunga
Ko Waiomio te Awa
Ko Miria te Marae
Ko Te Rapunga te Whare Tupuna
Ko Kawiti te Rangatira
Taku Kainga noho, ki roto te rohe o Ngati Kahu, o Te Hiku o te Ika.
Ko Theresa Reihana taku ingoa
My partner Bryce and myself have six children and together we live inland from the wonderful beaches of Taitokerau. I don’t lack for inspiration; its finding the time to paint the beauty of it all.
I draw my strength from my taha Maori and as I learn more about where I come from and my tupuna ancestors I feel more compelled to live my life as they would have me.
My Belief is that we are all one, and live our lives for our grandchildren and descendants to come. I also believe that my skill as an artist is a gift , and as such my choices are important as to the path I take in life and the content of my work.
I hope you enjoy viewing my work.
Kia ora mai
Theresa
Theresa’s paintings have become sought after internationally for their unique style and content. Although the original paintings have been her main emphasis, she also participates in other areas including wananga or community teaching programmes, poetry , stories, murals, book illustrations, painted rocks and baskets.
Theresa was given the Maori made Toi iho mark for illustration last year which is a national mark of artistic excellence.
Her work reflects her cultural heritage and association with the natural elements.
She often combines realistic features with contemporary to portray the present with spiritual aspects or those of the past.
She has participated in the decorating of Te Poho o Ngati Kahu Whare Whakairo ( Carved Meeting House ) in Peria with the Kowhaiwhai panels and represented Maori art internationally in Italy and Australia and has had numerous exhibitions in New Zealand.
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2001 Italy, Florence
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2002 Italy, Florence, Rome, Bologna
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2002 Ponsonby, Art Station
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2003 Auckland, Taumata Art Gallery
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2003 Melbourne, Koori Heritage trust
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2004 Auckland, Te Tuhi art Gallery
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2004 Kerikeri, Art Bungalow.
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2005 Moerewa, Te Whare Toi Tangata Gallery
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2005 Wellington, Te Papa Tongarewa
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2005 Whangarei, Geoff Wilson Gallery
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2006 Davenport,The Depot,
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2006 Whangarei, The Bach
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