About the book
Who Am I? is a question at the centre of what it is to be human and for artist Kelcy Taratoa (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Raukawa) it has formed the subject of his painting for two decades.
Kelcy Taratoa: Who Am I ?… Episode 001 is a bilingual English and Te Reo publication written by Warren Feeney and translated by Hēni Jacob (Ngāti Raukawa). It traverses the artist’s life from growing up in the suburbs of Levin to Te Haka a Te Tupere, the artist’s wharenui at Rangiwaea marae in Tauranga Harbour.
Through his paintings, he contends that contemporary technology’s virtual realities and appetite for destruction and distraction is undermining our humanity and experience of the world. Yet painting, that most ancient means of visual communication, is something that continues to remind us of our humanness. His open-hearted discussion ranges from the heroes of favourite Marvel comic books to Māori visual art traditions and their conceptual framework, generously offering all of us a call for reflection and action.
Editions of Kelcy Taratoa
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780995132924
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Who Am I? is a question at the centre of what it is to be human and for artist Kelcy Taratoa (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Raukawa) it has formed the subject of his painting for two decades.
Kelcy Taratoa: Who Am I ?… Episode 001 is a bilingual English and Te Reo publication written by Warren Feeney and translated by Hēni Jacob (Ngāti Raukawa). It traverses the artist’s life from growing up in the suburbs of Levin to Te Haka a Te Tupere, the artist’s wharenui at Rangiwaea marae in Tauranga Harbour.
Through his paintings, he contends that contemporary technology’s virtual realities and appetite for destruction and distraction is undermining our humanity and experience of the world. Yet painting, that most ancient means of visual communication, is something that continues to remind us of our humanness. His open-hearted discussion ranges from the heroes of favourite Marvel comic books to Māori visual art traditions and their conceptual framework, generously offering all of us a call for reflection and action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelcy Taratoa about?
Who Am I? is a question at the centre of what it is to be human and for artist Kelcy Taratoa (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Raukawa) it has formed the subject of his painting for two decades.
Kelcy Taratoa: Who Am I ?… Episode 001 is a bilingual English and Te Reo publication written by Warren Feeney and translated by Hēni Jacob (Ngāti Raukawa). It traverses the artist’s life from growing up in the suburbs of Levin to Te Haka a Te Tupere, the artist’s wharenui at Rangiwaea marae in Tauranga Harbour.
Through his paintings, he contends that contemporary technology’s virtual realities and appetite for destruction and distraction is undermining our humanity and experience of the world. Yet painting, that most ancient means of visual communication, is something that continues to remind us of our humanness. His open-hearted discussion ranges from the heroes of favourite Marvel comic books to Māori visual art traditions and their conceptual framework, generously offering all of us a call for reflection and action.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Kelcy Taratoa?
The Arts > The visual, decorative or fine arts: treatments and subjects > History of art
Where can I read a sample of Kelcy Taratoa?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780995132924
How long is Kelcy Taratoa and how many pages does it have?
Kelcy Taratoa has 112 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Kelcy Taratoa?
Warren Feeny
Who is the Publisher of the book Kelcy Taratoa?
Quentin Wilson Publishing/Tauranga Art Gallery/Toi Ohomai
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Kelcy Taratoa is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780995132924)
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