Manawa: Pacific Heartbeat : a Celebration of Contemporary Maori & Northwest Coast Art (Signed!) [B2122]

2006 french-flap SIGNED PB (10.5x8.5-inches, 170-pages) in nice clean condition. This spectacular collection of contemporary works from 32 Maori - the the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, and 12 Northwest Coast artists coincided with an exhibition in the Spirit Wrestler Gallery in Vancouver, B.C. in February 2006. Manawa explores the cross-cultural connection, including an affinity for weaving and wood sculpture that is common to both cultures. Forty pieces of Maori art and 20 works of Northwest Coast art were created especially for this publication, including mixed media by Susan Point and wood sculptures by Dempsey Bob. Each artist has also contributed stories about their artworks. Beautifully designed and produced, Manawa is a must-have for lovers of aboriginal art and those interested in cross-cultural exchange. Accompanying the art is a text by distinguished Maori and Northwest Coast writers that sets the historical context.

From the very few Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This collection celebrates contemporary works from Maori and Northwest Coast artists. Building on more than three decades of events, conferences and artist exchanges that have introduced artists and audiences to the similarities between Maori and Northwest Coast art, Manawa explores the themes of sky, water and land that are common to both cultures. Manawa is a must-have for lovers of aboriginal art as well as those interested in cross-cultural exchange."; "As a professional woodworker and carver, I found this book to be one of the most well written and photographed books that I have ever seen. In addition, the subject matter is detailed and should be very interesting to the novice or professional. I highly recommend it!"; "This book is incredible. Every carving, every piece of art is incredibly well made (as is the book itself). If you're interested in either New Zealand (i.e. Maori) or Northwest Coast art (i.e. totem poles), you will like this book. The pictures alone are worth it."; "The collaboration between two cultures is awe inspiring."