Ao te Pō: Pō te Ao

Saturday 06 July – Saturday 31 August

Adele Tierney is a talented local artist from Whakatane, affiliated with the Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Rangithi, Tūwharetoa, and Te Whakatōhea iwi. She is deeply committed to environmental issues and supporting kaumātua (elders) in her community.

Adele has been a finalist in the prestigious Molly Morpeth Canaday Award (MMCA) multiple times, showcasing her exceptional artistic skills. Renowned for her detailed drawing technique, her work will be featured in an upcoming exhibition at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi – the Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre.

Her series, “Ao te Pō – Pō te Ao,” comprises 18 drawings in ink and Tūhourangi black sand, collectively telling the story of a journey into the night realm, Te Pō. This narrative begins at the dawn of space and time, during the formation of creation, with Hine-tītama (Light) retreating from Te Ao Marama into the sanctuary of Te Pō (Night).