Kia Atawhai. Be Kind.
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Dates2020 - Ongoing
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Author
- Topics Portrait, Daily Life, Social Issues
- Location Nelson, New Zealand
This project is about how would we react if we could truly see how people thought. How we don't know what others are going through. This is an interactive piece of work.
"He kokonga whare e kitea, he kokonga ngākau e kore e kitea.”
“The corners of a house are visible, not so the corners of the heart.”
What would you do if you could truly see people's thoughts?
Would you mock or would you care?
Would you relate or be scared?
Look into their thoughts, what is visible on the outside might be a facade. If 2020 has taught us anything it is to be kind, you don’t know what others are going through. Grief, love, anxiety, depression, illness, hope, freedom, insecurity, worry, wonder, happiness, sadness, aroha, mamae, tūmanako, āwangawanga, pōuri, āmaimai, koa, māuiui.
Our reactions to different situations are unique and shaped by our own personal journey. Your reaction to these images will also be unique, there is no right or wrong reaction.
Be Kind offers a glimpse into what emotions are behind the facade.
Kei te pēhea koe?
How are you feeling?
How did you feel yesterday?
Do you have anyone to share your true feelings with?
Kia Atawhai. Be Kind.
This project is set up that the main image is the black and white image of the people with their eyes cut out and then there are boxes that are lit up with the other images in the boxes which shows whats behind the eyes. So that you look through and see how the individuals are really feeling.