Fibre Gallery

Fibre Gallery Located in Otautahi. Opened July 2022

FIBRE Gallery is distinctly a Moana gallery dedicated to the display of community-engaged, digital and heritage arts by Moana artists and creatives from throughout Aotearoa.

Last Saturday was a special way to round off the awards weekend! We started the day Christchurch Art Gallery with Hatesa...
18/06/2026

Last Saturday was a special way to round off the awards weekend!

We started the day Christchurch Art Gallery with Hatesa guiding us through the Made in the Pacific exhibition, before heading east to hear from Stone Maka and learn more about the rich history and significance of ngatu.

A real privilege to hear directly from these artists and the stories, knowledge, and cultural practices woven throughout their work.

Last Friday we held our second ‘Aimata Awards — it was such a pleasure to welcome our students, whānau, and friends who ...
16/06/2026

Last Friday we held our second ‘Aimata Awards — it was such a pleasure to welcome our students, whānau, and friends who came along to support on the night.

The ‘Aimata Awards celebrate and uplift the next generation of Pacific artists, showcasing creative talent from secondary schools across New Zealand.

Congratulations to all of our finalists — we are so proud of your efforts!

1. Alatua Tiatia (Rolleston College) — “Sure You Belong Here”
2. Amjayden Tafatoa Mauga (Dilworth School)
3. Esther Fukofuka (Cromwell College)
4. Nathaniel Ah Ken (Liston College)
5. Titali Ahio (Liston College)

Come check out this incredibly talented group of recipients showcasing Pacific art the exhibition runs until 16 July, gallery hours Wed – Fri, 10am to 4pm. 🎨

‘Aimata Finalist: Nathaniel Ah KenMy Grandpa and Uncles (After Mark Adams) is a photographic work exploring the sacred t...
10/06/2026

‘Aimata Finalist: Nathaniel Ah Ken

My Grandpa and Uncles (After Mark Adams) is a photographic work exploring the sacred tradition of the Samoan tatau — honouring heritage, masculinity, and the intergenerational passing of cultural knowledge.

At the heart of the image is Nathaniel’s grandfather, Asiata Tavu’i Pasina Sefo Ah Ken — the first Samoan tufuga ta tatau to practice in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1972. Beside him stand Talafu Aisoli and Fauatea Pasina Lee Ah Ken, two men whose Pe’a he personally completed.

The composition speaks to trust, honour, and the deep responsibility of carrying culture forward — dignified, deliberate, and deeply personal.

‘Aimata Finalist: Titali AhioTitali Ahio weaves personal history and cultural identity into Famili — a four-piece series...
05/06/2026

‘Aimata Finalist: Titali Ahio

Titali Ahio weaves personal history and cultural identity into Famili — a four-piece series exploring ngatu and tapa through contemporary printmaking. What began as his own story of moving from Tonga to Auckland on a rugby scholarship grew into something larger — a celebration of the people who carried him.

In Tongan culture, tapa is a form of wealth and exchange. These pieces are exactly that. Gifts back to family and friends, made with gratitude and heart.

E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nu’u “From the high mountains are the blessings of the village.”Happy Sāmoan Langu...
02/06/2026

E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nu’u “From the high mountains are the blessings of the village.”

Happy Sāmoan Language Week! 🇼🇸

This week we’re looking back at ‘AU TA – ANCESTRAL MARKINGS as an ode to this year’s theme — the importance of collectiveness during one of life’s most significant milestones. Receiving your malofie is deeply personal, but it is never faced alone. ‘AU TA was a celebration of that collective strength, and a reminder that our greatest blessings come through the people around us.

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‘Aimata Finalist: Amjayden Tafatoa MaugaAmjayden Tafatoa Mauga’s triptych explores what it means to be Samoan in Aotearo...
27/05/2026

‘Aimata Finalist: Amjayden Tafatoa Mauga

Amjayden Tafatoa Mauga’s triptych explores what it means to be Samoan in Aotearoa — navigating identity, belonging, and the question many carry quietly: am I Sāmoan enough?

From growing up in Sāmoa and migrating to NZ/Manurewa, the work captures two sides of the same journey — and the stories that shape them both.

‘Aimata Finalist: Esther FukofukaEsther’s triptych explores identity and cultural adornment through traditional clothing...
20/05/2026

‘Aimata Finalist: Esther Fukofuka

Esther’s triptych explores identity and cultural adornment through traditional clothing worn by the artist herself. The stitched elements introduce a textile-like feel to the work, echoing the movement, texture, and craftsmanship of the kiekie and kahoa.

‘Aimata Finalist: Esther FukofukaEsther’s triptych explores identity and cultural adornment through traditional clothing...
20/05/2026

‘Aimata Finalist: Esther Fukofuka

Esther’s triptych explores identity and cultural adornment through traditional clothing worn by the artist herself. The stitched elements introduce a textile-like feel to the work, echoing the movement, texture, and craftsmanship of the kiekie and kahoa.

‘Aimata opens Friday June 12!

Update: Sold outJoin Tapa Moana Nui artists Amanda Stowers and Doron Semu for a hands-on mono-printing & siapo-making wo...
21/01/2026

Update: Sold out

Join Tapa Moana Nui artists Amanda Stowers and Doron Semu for a hands-on mono-printing & siapo-making workshop held alongside the opening of their new exhibition at Fibre Gallery.

Saturday 14th February 10:30am - 1:30pm

Limited spaces—register via the link in our bio.

We’re excited to present Tapa Moana Nui, an intergenerational collective dedicated to the celebration and continuation o...
16/01/2026

We’re excited to present Tapa Moana Nui, an intergenerational collective dedicated to the celebration and continuation of tapa-making.

The show brings together collaborative and individual works, alongside tools and materials, to honour tapa as a living practice and a way of sharing knowledge, creativity, and community.

Through shared making, and reciprocity, the exhibition highlights the enduring role of tapa in sustaining cultural identity. Makers come from across the Pacific, including Aotearoa, the Cook Islands, Fiji, Hawaiʻi, Niue, Sāmoa, Tonga, Norfolk Island, Ysabel bringing together generations and perspectives to pass on skills, stories, and song through ancestral and contemporary practice.

Opening: Friday, 13th February, 6PM Fibre Gallery

Workshops info coming soon—check back with us for updates!

Artwork: I’m Inexperienced by Doron Semu.
Photo credit: Will Hines

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285 Cashel Street
Christchurch
8011

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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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