Wellington based multi-media visual artist Sheyne Tuffery, best known for the dynamic style of his prints and woodcuts, is exhibiting Tectonic Plates at Wellington’s Solander Gallery (218 Willis Street). The exhibition is a reflection on New Zealand’s geological history as a singular landmass and natural sanctuary for a vast array of bird species including those that are now extinct, like the giant penguin. Inspired by research into his Samoan heritage and a fascination with New Zealand’s geological history, Sheyne uses his work to create and represent his own cultural context and sense of belonging. The exhibition runs from 8 September to 2 October 2010. Tectonic Plates comes hot on the heels of Sheyne’s other current exhibition, Wahine Atua And The Sonar Interference which runs until 12 September 2010 at Lower Hutt’s Mount Marua Gallery. (Image adapted from the Solander Gallery website)
