DIVERSE VOICES IN PRINT TO SHINE AT TAUPO MUSEUM

Taupo & Turangi Herald 5 Sep 2024

LOCAL ARTISTS ARE the lifeblood of Taupo Museum and the Plateau Printmakers are the perfect example. The group, which first exhibited at the museum in 2016, is back again with its latest offering of prints. Perspectives - Diverse Voices in Print is being held at Taupo Museum from 14 September to 28 October.

The Plateau Printmakers meet regularly at Maggie Dawson’s Studio 92 in Taupo to share ideas and inspire each other. Since that first exhibition in 2016, the group has grown and the individual artists have further developed their technique and style.

Taupo Museum exhibitions curator Piata Winitana Murray says local community art groups are encouraged to hold exhibitions at the museum regularly.

“The great thing about art groups exhibiting regularly is that every time it just gets better and better,” she says.

“We also believe this helps keep up the momentum of the group and allows us the opportunity to remain engaged with the artists in our community.”

Piata says this will be a great opportunity for the community to check out some truly unique artwork.

“With printmaking every piece is original, they’re all hand printed and not reproductions. In the process of inking, each piece is unique.”

Perspectives - Diverse Voices in Print is being held in the Niven Gallery at Taupo Museum from 14 September to 28 October, with an opening evening from 5.30pm on Friday 13 September.

Taupo Museum is open from 10am to 4.30pm daily and entry is free for Taupo District residents with proof of address.