Darling – Tēnei Au is a photographic series exploring whakapapa, whenua, and wairua. Through intimate portraiture and kōrero, it follows Darling, a wāhine who embraces her mana motuhake through our awa, Tarawera—a sanctuary that carries both her past and mine, cleansing and restoring wairua. Her journey of resilience and transformation is woven into the whenua, just as my own connection to her and the awa shapes this work.
Darling – Tēnei Au honours lived experience and intergenerational stories, inviting reflection on identity, whenua, and the healing power of wai.
Darling – Tēnei Au
In-Venue
The Arts House Trust at The Pah Homestead • 12 June - 2 August
Hours
9am-3pm Tues to Fri and 8am-4pm Sat & Sun (Closed Mon)
Where
72 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough
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Artists
Sara Tautuku Orme, Ngati Awa, Te Arawa; Ngati Tarawhai, Ngati Whakaue, Ngati Pikiao
Theme
Sara Tautuku Orme, Darling Ward, Tarawera Awa