[-empyre-] first nation artists extending their practice through new media

[Helen Varley Jamieson <helen@creative-catalyst.com>]

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> Hi All,
>
> I am just wanting to open a question up for discussion - by way of 
> interest and research.
> It has been said that by engaging with new modes of representation 
> such as digital, web based and interactivity that Maori artists or 
> more generally First Nation artists are able to extend the 
> trajectory of their practice - whilst still emphasising indigenous 
> heritage and history - in a way that is autonomous from western 
> modes of representation and the connotations of these practices. 
> There are numerous examples of Maori artists suggesting that by 
> using new media they are able to express more complex ideas.
> I am curious to know how others feel about this - post the 
> exhibition "Techno Maori" and if these ideas still hold true?
> Also, if anyone knows of anyone out there who is researching this 
> area or has expertise in it - I would love to get their details!
>
> cheers,
> Emily

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