Not to represent, but memorialise

Not to represent, but memorialise is a three channel video work that explores ways of engaging with museums, archives and gardens. 

Hana Pera Aoake (Ngaati Mahuta, Ngaati Hinerangi, Waikato/Tainui) is an artist, writer, and occasional teacher based in Kawerau. In 2020 they published a book of selected writing called A bathful of Kawakawa and hot water (Compound Press). Hana primarily co-organises Kei te pai press with Morgan Godfery. Currently they are undertaking a curatorial residency at the Delphina foundation with Metroland studios in London. Hana is also a part of a Digital Fellowship programme with Creative Australia and Creative New Zealand. In 2021-22 Hana was a participating artist in Regional Arts Australia's inaugural Regional Assembly.