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The 3D routed sign board scrapes proved the materially and the green suberb provided the inspiration for the cellerbration of gardening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1514313836263-Q30KJ9889ZU0M700HR41/by+Martin+Stewart+1.jpg Portfolio - Porirua 50th Anniversary A collaboration with the Porirua graphic designer Chloe Rewiti, a design to cellerbrate 50 years of Porirua. The culturally rich ctiy is the home of both creators and the mural is an expression of there affection for their city. -- Photo credit: Martin Stewart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1514314679467-0GEBEDABF9NV96N1FN6P/20160601_115114.jpg Portfolio - Wellington On A Plate Mural A collaboration with master wall paper designer Rachel Gannaway created to celebrate the vibrant food culture of Wellington. In the heart of Wellington's CBD running between Cuba street and Victoria, we hoped the mural would add some colourful fun to a previously dark access tunnel/walkway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1555056668790-ODD8ZKW8Z4ZTLL83K8TZ/2nd+go-stronnger+colour-72dpi.jpg Portfolio - Lindon Mural This design is all about place, about the wonder of just standing in one place and really looking at what surrounds us. The design has grown out of workshops with two Lindon schools. The students built their own Wakahuia (Māori treasure containers) and filled them with treasures found in the school grounds. This became an act of mindfulness allowing students and accompany adults to find natures treasures in the grass. It was a great way to explore the modest yet wonderful life forms that surround us. The students also created prints from there treasures. This design grew out of the children’s enthusiasm and some of the items they chose are featured in the design. I have included clover and Kawakawa pacifically as they are both thought to have properties that promote health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1555057365515-5SIZSXB69CJFIQCZPOHR/waitangirua+mural+2.jpg Portfolio - Waitangirua Mural I worked as part of a group of local artist to help the suburb celebrate its cultural richness and working-class history. I focused on Todd Motors factory in the 70's in Porirua. Known as the university on the hill, it was a golden age in Porirua and features in many local family stories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1583565686438-BEQB5Z21N3XMPIQ2UOXN/IMG_3252.jpg Portfolio - Ngā Waitata A Wainuiomata The mural was created as part of Hutt City Council’s Mural in schools programme, in partnership with the Rangatahi Learning Centre and the Wainuiomata Hub. The name of the mural, Ngā Waitata A Wainuiomata relates to Taonga Puoro (Traditional Maori instruments) and reflects the beautiful sounds of the Wainuiomata, the people and the ngahere. The mural tells the story of Maori music and how it has been woven into the mana of Wainuiomata. Tokutoku panels created from Ngāti Porou Tokutoku, represent the diverse Ngā iwi living in Wainuiomata. The top of the mural is dedicated to the world of Tāwhirimātea. Winds in the instruments and the wind that blows through the Wainuiomata valley bring the sounds of the forest alive. The bottom of the mural is dedicated to Papatūānuku and the awa that runs through her. A Maori camouflage runs through the picture honouring the Maori battalion and the music they brought back from Europe. The bridge over the mountains represents the development of the area and its continuing evolution. The Pūtātara (created from the conch shell of Tangaroa) was inspired by a treasured Tonoga of Ricki Porter- Samuals whanau, an instrument carved by Ricki to celebrate his parents 30th wedding anniversary. We have included this to honour both Ricki's craftsmanship and his role as a kaiako. It also places love and whanau as the central motif in the mural. The students of the Rangatahi Learning Centre embellished each element by first drawing it, then digitalising it. The digital image was then laser cut, carved, painted and then recarved. The mural represents months of their intensive work creating this piece for their community. Mentor artist: Ricki Porter- Samuals, Ruth Robertson-Taylor and Ian Taylor Rangatahi Learning centre artist: Ruamana Walker, Jahkaya Awatere, Mary-Jae Olson-Kairangaroa, Tayla Puha-Smith, Krushey Waimotu, Paris Kerehoma, Jdarre Solderholm, Aaliyah Babbington, Zahbian Pirimona and Domynic Mccarthy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1583563880689-IVL37TF9XFIBAZCN69CU/WEB+SITE+7.jpg Portfolio - Weaving Hope Weaving Hope tells the story of loss and hope. This work acknowledges the grief over the tragedy that happened in Christchurch on 15 March 2019, and presents a vision and hope for a more unified, accepting and diverse Aotearoa. This work was co-created with the Muslim Students Association (VicMuslim), the International Muslim Association of New Zealand’s Committee, members of the Kilbirnie mosque community, and Vodafone New Zealand’s Muslim Society (Salam Network). Vodafone, and the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation supported the creation of this mural, with site support from Wellington City Council. Graphic designers Muhammad Waqas and Farhan Sarfraz worked with Ruth on the overall design scheme for this work. Additionally, the Kufic script (Arabic text displayed in three boxes throughout the mural) was contributed by Muhammad Waqas, a local creative who belongs to the Kilbirnie mosque community. The Kufic script displays the words ‘peace’, ‘love’ and ‘unity’. Read more about Muham mad here. The traditional geometric design that is repeated throughout the work was contributed by Farhan Sarfraz. Farhan is a graphic designer, a Programme Manager at Vodafone New Zealand, and part of the Salam Network. The flower carvings portrayed on the far-right panel were created by the artist and Mahmoud Shagouri. Mahmoud is a resettled Syrian based in Porirua. In Syria he was an expert furniture maker. Ruth and Mahmoud worked on the carvings together bridging the language gap with google translate! The name ‘Weaving Hope’, chosen by Iffah from VicMuslim, speaks to the vision of the artwork, and the wide range of artists and community members who helped weave together the final design. Arches play a key role in the work, a nod to Islamic architecture, rainbows, and bridges. A strong shape, these arches are evocative of mosques, of bridging understanding, and of crossing boundaries. Flowers feature strongly in the design. In the panel to the far right of the artwork each flower was hand-carved by local Syrian furniture maker Mahmoud Shagouri, with the 51 martyrs from the tragedy in mind. The flowers come from various countries around the world, a reminder that Islam is a diverse global faith, and a faith practised in New Zealand. There is a quote on the artwork, a feature all parties involved in the design wanted in the final work. It reads: “Be kind, for whenever kindness becomes part of something, it beautifies it.” Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). — Originally published on: https://foundation.vodafone.co.nz/behindthemural/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1555058077256-2EY2FCV8NZG8RAB7RRH7/IMG_20190222_133303.jpg Portfolio - Dry Waters Mural Dry waters was a week long workshop involving collaboration between New Zealand and German musicians, artists and writers. The German group No Boundaries lead the process and we were generously hosted By The Goethe-Institut . We explored the science of climate change within the context of collaboration between a group of people from different disciplines, cultures and genders. The visual artists, citenoir, Moses Viliamu and myself created a mural reponing to climate change. The mural’s concept drew lightly on the dystopian/ utopian vision of Hieronymus Bosch, The Garden of Earthly Delights , and addressed in particular the plight of Tokelau. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1583567448920-I639KIZ9N9VXM20KP7QV/WEB+SITE+5.jpg Portfolio - Linden community hall Siapo mural “Siapo is Samoan design construction, using natural elements to create a sense of identity rooted in time and place” — Lianna Leiataua This project was created to celebrate the re-purposing of Linden hall to a community center. Lianna Leitaua and I wanted to create a youth-centered project, where students were introduced to the Samoan philosophy, as expressed in the rhythmic community-based design methodology of Siapo. We worked with local students from Tawa Intermediate. This group were an extraordinary example of Art Academy students led by their art teacher Linda Lewry. Firstly, we supported the students to develop designs in the classroom, and then helped them translate the work on to the wall. The main entranceway was designed and created by Lianna Leiataua, and gifted to the project. The design celebrates the Tawa tree and its much prized purple fruit that grew abundantly in the area prior to settlement. This reference was strengthened by Lianna’s discovery of the whakataukī Ko te ahi tawa hai whakarite which compares the sound of Tawa berries popping on the fire to the joyful sound of children. The mantel design is inspired by the Māori Tukutuku panel called “The Stairway to Heaven”. The middle section of the mantel is “Manono” and is the highest point in the design. Manono is the ancestral island of Lianna’s Whakapapa located between the two main islands of Samoa Upolo and Savaii. The island takes just thirty minutes to walk around, and on the top of the island is a monolithic Star Mound called “Tuli Manu Iva”. We worked with the building’s architecture and its many decorative shapes to build the design that complements the structure. We liked how the design gave a pacific vibe to the building, reflecting the diversity of the suburb and strengthening the vision the community gave to us at the beginning of the project. During the project’s main painting day we spotted four eels (tuna) swimming in the sun-bathed creek. Tuna that might have swum from the pacific and will one day return there. The relationship with New Zealand and the pacific seemed at the moment to be celebrated by the natural world as well as within the artwork. In another auspicious moment, we were also visited by kererū who eat the Tawa berries. On completion of the project, we turned around, and to our surprise, we saw a double rainbow. We felt blessed to work on the project and are grateful for the amazing help from the Wellington council team, particularly Denise and Fieza who hosted us all. The students were inspired by the abundant plant and birdlife of Linden, and created personal designs that spoke to their family history, faiths and their playful sense of humor. They fed off each other’s creativity and worked sensitively to create a sophisticated unified finished mural. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1617329608155-7D51LOEHLBA65TTNCF5Z/IMG_0393-web.jpg Portfolio - Frances Hodgkins Mural By Kate Hartmann & Ruth Robertson-Taylor A new mural to brighten up Mahara Place and honour the artist Frances Hodgkins is complete, and looking great. Started prior to the COVID-19 lockdown by local artists Kate Hartmann and Ruth Robertson-Taylor the mural depicts the artist, who had a strong connection to Waikanae and the Kāpiti Coast, and two of her textile designs. Get down to Mahara Place this weekend to check out the Kāpiti Coast's newest public art. Thank you to Wellington Scaffolding Services for their support. #franceshodgkinsatmahara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1617327969001-WVPLH5O4YLUO18UFVTA2/LindenSchool-web.jpg Portfolio - He waka eke noa - Linden School By Tracy Underwood and Ruth Robertson-Taylor Tena koutou e rau rangatira ma, My name is Tracy Underwood and I am of Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Haunui a Paparangi descent on my mothers side, English and Irish on my fathers side. I trained at Massey University Maori Visual Arts for a period of time, and other Maori arts school over the years. Ruth Robertson-Taylor is of Ngati Pakeha - Irish and Czechoslovakia descent and trained at Whitireia and Massey University in design and arts. We have really enjoyed this collaboration - I have enjoyed contributing my knowledge of Toi Maori and Ruth was able to utilise her awesome design skills to create this mural, thank you for allowing us the privelege of designing this art piece. This mural is named “He Waka Eke Noa” This whakatauki talks of unity, inclusivity and togetherness. We are a whanau, on a waka travelling this journey together, and looking after one another as we go. In the year of 2020 we wanted to mark the way Linden School has pulled together as a whanau. We have created the waka shape based on the taniko pattern. The manawa line creates the large triangular pattern that we hope will be a bold welcoming visual statement to the school. The bottom triangles are made up of my kape rua design, these cradle the other cultural elements. With this design we hope that every child will see their culture represented and celebrated. We have tried to choose motifs that have importance and are representative of the many cultures of your students. We look forward to the next weeks painting the mural. Nga mihi Tracy and Ruth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1684627929699-2UNKPTUBQW3A3RZFT6ZH/IMG_2609.jpg Portfolio - ‘Drop’ has dropped! The 5th large mural commissioned by Destination KRL (Kilbirnie, Rongotai andLyall Bay Business Association) is a tribute to the music and philosophy of Lyall Bay band Fat Freddy’s Drop. Created by Ruth Robertson-Taylor from gorsestreetart.com this huge artwork interprets the way Fat Freddy’s instrumental solos create bursts of drama. Ruth, who was given an open brief by. Destination KRL, likens the sharp irregular shapes in the mural to explosions of visual noise. Jo Morris, chair of Destination KRL, is delighted with the mural saying, “The vibrant colours of this huge artwork are a joyful sight for commuters and for visitors to the Capital – a reminder of how close we are to nature and creativity. The project is an excellent example of Kilbirnie, Rongotai and Lyall Bay businesses working together to help beautify the area. We’re sure it will make locals proud and show visitors that this part of Wellington has a distinct and positive character.” You are invited to have a closer look at ‘Drop’ when you are next on Cobham Drive. It is on the Carters building next to the northern end of Wellington airport. You will see it either driving past, or travelling by foot or bike on the Cobham Drive Meridian Energy Wind Sculpture Walk. This mural has been made possible with the support of Destination KRL, Carters, Wattyl Paints and Fair & Square Building Services. Mural painting by Ruth Robertson-Taylor and Margaret Tolland. — Inspiration: Fat Freddy’s Drop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1684628949143-V6FXCUQL578ZIWNV1G9Q/IMG_2635.jpg Portfolio - Beacons of Gaia ki Parirua I wanted to make a work that celebrated the many people in Parirua (often referred to as Porirua), to celebrate the work of so many to protect our environment and to enact it in a way that grows community. Projects like the amazing ‘Te Rito’ that have not only been growing plants but also a community of skilled kaitiaki taiao. In 2021 I saw youths struggling with mental health challenges, so I wanted this project to counter the negativity and recognise the great things happening in this wonderful place. Yes there's a lot to worry about but here’s some examples of people creating small but powerful solutions. Whether it be a weaver keeping alive the perfect zero carbon material knowledge or a scientist campaigning for structural change, we can make a better world. I am a fifth generation Tangata Tiriti of Irish ancestry who grew up Catholic. I brought in symbolism from my ancestral home, such as the Irish knot symbol. Its continuity and interconnectedness of life is a theme I felt really drawn to explore in this work. I wanted to reference the stained glass I loved as a child and create symbolic portraits that spoke to the moral and visionary nature of the people I was celebrating. As the portraits will be shown in summer and rarely backlit, I wanted them to be colourful and light. After all the challenges of the last few years I hope the community finds the work a positive story of hope and connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1684632603260-5YX3IKBTXWWMOXTQ0FQ8/0912ca74-5ea6-486c-8ddd-5ab3713ed6b1.JPG Portfolio - Habitat for Life (created by Manju Tomar in collaboration with Ruth Robertson Taylor) Habitat for Life by local artists Manju Tomar and Ruth Robertson Taylor opened earlier this year and is on display at the Miramar Prison Gardens, where the pair have been artists-in-residence since March 2022. Together they have created a winding trail of sculptural objects that can be discovered hanging from branches and sprouting from the pine needle covered earth. Sculpted using cow manure from the neighbouring farm (who knew there were cows residing in Motu Kairangi), then white-washed in lime, the teetering and pendulous organic forms suggest a mysterious village has emerged from the depths of the community garden. In fact, it has. The sculptures have been designed as homes for non-human life, intended to provide shelter and sustenance for the insects and birds that frequent the garden. The habitats have an ornamental quality, evoking architectural wonders from another time with suspended and stacked bell-like shapes ranging in size up to over two metres. Habitat for Life draws on the artists’ varied backgrounds in ceramics, permaculture and community-based art projects. There is serious labour involved in making the artworks, hours spent in latex gloves collecting, moulding and drying dung. It’s a highly experimental process driven by the artists’ shared commitment to finding more sustainable ways to live and make art. In Tomar’s homeland of India, cow dung is a sacred material used in prayer, as fuel and as building insulation. Why not encourage exploration of its unique properties in Aotearoa? I visited Habitat for Life a few months back, but the installation remains open 24/7. Over time, the artworks will slowly disintegrate, eventually returning to the whenua. — Words by Eye Armstrong https://www.gorsestreetart.com/ka-mua-ka-muri-mural daily 0.75 2019-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1555057880728-PFCWTFUOINDV2JJK88CX/IMG_20190222_133303.jpg Ka mua ka muri Mural https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1555057880728-PFCWTFUOINDV2JJK88CX/IMG_20190222_133303.jpg Ka mua ka muri Mural https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1555058815374-2U162WPMW8U65GQYT2WP/Syrian+mural+FOR+JADE+.jpg Ka mua ka muri Mural - Ka mua Ka muri Mural This project Ka mua Ka muri, involved workshopping to assemble ideas and aspirations to Cannons Creek. Artist then took this content and used it to design murals for the various locations in the shopping centre. We worked with the schools to help them creatively engage with the future of Cannons Creek through a variety of creative workshops. I worked with Brandon school and created house designs of dream homes for the new upgrade of the suburbs housing. My design is inspired by the furniture of local Syrian designer, Mahmoud. He has only the photos left of a lifetime of creativity, I wanted to celebrate the exuberance of Syrian design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1555058814978-QPPMTFLEU0KX2O905INN/Syrian+mural+FOR+JADE+2.jpg Ka mua ka muri Mural https://www.gorsestreetart.com/about daily 0.75 2019-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1514316764899-JIFRPBTWDZKWJ1ZE0ZFW/Ruth-Robertson-Taylor.jpg About Ruth Robertson-Taylor profile pic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4189c34c0dbf50635d3971/1514325641223-XNMZ6B83RSRE5Z46C8B6/image-asset.png About Why Gorse? Gorse is a strong visual motif that appears in each piece of work. It’s a polarizing symbol of colonisation, and a species that transitions between destructive and creative forces. https://www.gorsestreetart.com/contact daily 0.75 2019-08-28 https://www.gorsestreetart.com/read-me-forte daily 0.75 2025-05-06