Mataora: The Living Face, Contemporary Maori Art

The first major publication of contemporary Maori art. It is a book whose contents, form, purpose and spirit have been determined by many of the artists whose work it features. Over 150 full colour illustrations and the words of the artists themselves reveal what Maori artists are thinking and producing.

With the contributions of more than forty artists and writers, Mataora is the most comprehensive artistic, cultural and political statement yet about the state of Maori art. The artists include carvers like Tuti Tukaokao; fibre and multimedia artists like Aromea Tahiwi, Roma Potiki and Jacqueline Fraser; landscape artists and sculptors like Darcy Nicholas, Arnold Manaaki Wilson, Fred Graham, Emare Karaka, Robyn Kahukiwa and Michael Parekowhai; artists working in clay like Baye Riddell and Paerau Corneal.

Through brilliant artwork and perceptive words the contributors and Mataora weave many stories of the culture and Maori experiences today. It is the enthralling story of Maori art; a taonga and a gift.

• Sandy Adsett and Cliff Whiting, general editors
• Edited by Witi Ihimaera
• Published in New Zealand by David Bateman Ltd.