Reuben Friend’s solo exhibition (K)iwi Notion of a Nation kicks off another exciting year of exhibitions at Fresh Gallery Otara. Reuben Friend is a contemporary K(iwi) artist who describes his works as a bi-cultural amalgamation that utilises Māori and Western forms of abstraction as a metaphor for identity. The exhibition opened last week and runs at the Gallery until 13 February 2010. Fresh Gallery Otara’s January – June 2010 exhibition programme can be found in the current issue of Arts in the City available at libraries, arts, leisure centres and CABs in Manukau City. Content is also downloadable from the Manukau City Council website.
(Haki – Black Union (2009), acrylic on canvas, 1210×1520mm. Private Collection. Image courtesy of Fresh Gallery Otara)
