BERNADETTE ROSS ​- Raranga Artist

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Wall Hanging: Bernadette Ross
'Ngahere' Wall hanging 1000mm long x 900mm high  
 Hand-dyed and woven harakeke (flax)

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​Wall Hanging: Bernadette Ross
'Tane Mahuta's Korowai' Circular wall hanging 1000mm diameter  
 Hand-dyed and woven harakeke (flax)

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​Wall Hanging: Bernadette Ross
'Porohita' Circular wall hanging 1000mm diameter  
 Hand-dyed and woven harakeke (flax)

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Wall Hanging: Bernadette Ross
'Moana Moonlight' Wall hanging 
 Hand-dyed and woven harakeke (flax) 645mm x 950mm
This can be hung vertically or horizontally
'I took inspiration for this piece after watching the early moonlight, crossing the estuary, between the boughs of the pohutukawa trees. The irridescent sparkle flitted and rippled on the water till the moon rose and then it was gone in an instant'

ARTIST'S BIO:

BERNADETTE ROSS

Bernie was born in South Auckland on a Dairy farm; she was 1 of 9 siblings.  Growing up on the farm taught her a huge respect for the land, the bush, the rivers and sea. These early experiences led her to a landscape gardening career after a brief period of office work. Physical injury meant by the time she was 50, a permanent change of direction was required and a subsequent enrolment into Te Wananga o Aotearoa. What followed was a wonderful 4 years of learning the Art of Raranga (Flax Weaving). The influence of tutor, Bibbins Tangitua in her work is clear. Bibbins was a master of Porohita and Kete. While doing her Maunga Kura Toi - Bachelor of Maori Art, she was guided by the skilful weaver, Rawhinnia Gray.

Bernie won the  Harcourts Art Challenge in January 2020 , and the Wearable Art Aotearoa section on Coromandel in 2014. In 2019 she was involved in the Star Waka installation for the Tuia Celebrations in Whitianga.

Artist Statement - "As a Raranga (weaving) Artist, Harakeke (flax) is the medium I use for the majority of my work. Its versatility, ease of use and the connection it provides to our Whenua, makes it a pleasure to work with, both in a physical and spiritual sense.

The environment surrounding me in Whangamata, the bush, sea, beach and farmland and their colours, textures, sounds and smells provide inspiration for my work. I continue to be challenged to reflect what I see and feel around me, and express this in the work I produce."

 

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