Michel Tuffery
For background on the artist and works, see below.
Current Works
Polynesian Rugby Tasi
Moana Hawaiiki Nui “Puriri’ Lua I
Ula for the Polynesian Skull
Sculptural Combs
Toroa Toroa Toroa
Tu Meke Transforma
Koura Tai Langoustine
Eke Pieuvre
Feke Pieuvre
Tiwakawaka Taranaki
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Manuka Rapeti
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Otakau Oma Mountain Hare
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Matariki Fatu Pe’a
Koru Whetu Matariki
Kuki Airani Matariki
Manu Atua Ma’ohi
Pe’a Manu Atua
About the Artist
“Manuia le aso. Kia orana. Ia ora na. Greetings. I’m Michel Tuffery, a New Zealand-based artist of Samoan, Rarotongan and Ma’ohi Tahitian heritage. My kaupapa within my art practice is the role of working “in between” as a connector by placing a fresh lens on environmental, community, cultural and art historical divides. I had the benefit of being in the first wave of artists with Pacific ancestry to work within the contemporary art world and we all came to prominence in the early 1990’s. I’ve sustained an amazing art career, with incredible platforms to engage myself creatively all over the world. As an active participator in contemporary culture my artwork is curated into major international exhibitions and commissions. Having undertaken numerous research and community residencies throughout the USA, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Asia, India, Australia and much closer to home Aotearoa and proudly the Pacific.” Michel aka Tuffs (http://micheltuffery.co.nz/about-michel-tuffery/) Michel Tuffery was appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to art in 2008.Please contact us to confirm current prices: most prices are posted at the time of exhibition, and may be revised as the artists' values increase.