Brett Graham | |
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![]() Graham in 2008 | |
Born | 1967 (age 56–57)
Auckland, New Zealand |
Education | University of Auckland (BFA, 1988), University of Hawaii at Manoa (MFA, 1991), University of Auckland (DocFA, 2005) |
Known for | Sculpture |
Website |
brettgraham |
Brett Graham (born 1967) is a New Zealand sculptor who creates large scale artworks and installations that explore indigenous histories, politics and philosophies.
Snitch from 2014, in the collection of the Honolulu Museum of Art, references the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. It is an example of the artist's combining traditional Maori carving with contemporary themes. [1]
Brett Graham used recycled rubber tires and steel to make sculptures and they were called “Weapons of Mass Destruction”. [2] Graham’s sculpture “Te Hokioi” was created because of the 2007 police raids on the Tuhoe community of Ruatoki. [3]
Graham is a Bachelor of Fine Arts ( University of Auckland, 1988), a Master of Fine Arts ( University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1991) and a Doctor of Fine Arts ( University of Auckland, 2005). [4] [5]
Graham's work was included in the following international exhibitions.
Graham has received a number of important commissions and his work is held in a number of international collections [13]
Of Ngāti Korokī Kahukura ( Maori tribe) and Pakeha (European) descent, Graham was born in Auckland, New Zealand, where he currently resides. [21] Graham's father is sculptor Fred Graham is also a sculptor, [22] whose work Kaitiaki (2004) is visible from Brett Graham's piece Whaowhia.
Brett Graham | |
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![]() Graham in 2008 | |
Born | 1967 (age 56–57)
Auckland, New Zealand |
Education | University of Auckland (BFA, 1988), University of Hawaii at Manoa (MFA, 1991), University of Auckland (DocFA, 2005) |
Known for | Sculpture |
Website |
brettgraham |
Brett Graham (born 1967) is a New Zealand sculptor who creates large scale artworks and installations that explore indigenous histories, politics and philosophies.
Snitch from 2014, in the collection of the Honolulu Museum of Art, references the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. It is an example of the artist's combining traditional Maori carving with contemporary themes. [1]
Brett Graham used recycled rubber tires and steel to make sculptures and they were called “Weapons of Mass Destruction”. [2] Graham’s sculpture “Te Hokioi” was created because of the 2007 police raids on the Tuhoe community of Ruatoki. [3]
Graham is a Bachelor of Fine Arts ( University of Auckland, 1988), a Master of Fine Arts ( University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1991) and a Doctor of Fine Arts ( University of Auckland, 2005). [4] [5]
Graham's work was included in the following international exhibitions.
Graham has received a number of important commissions and his work is held in a number of international collections [13]
Of Ngāti Korokī Kahukura ( Maori tribe) and Pakeha (European) descent, Graham was born in Auckland, New Zealand, where he currently resides. [21] Graham's father is sculptor Fred Graham is also a sculptor, [22] whose work Kaitiaki (2004) is visible from Brett Graham's piece Whaowhia.