Public Art & Exhibitions by Kemi Niko & Co.
Hutworks
Dwellbeings
Installed Dec 2021Eight new hutworks for Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae. Each Dwellbeing is based on a unique native species from within the reserve and explores their habitat needs using the language of human dwellings.
Commissioned by Ngā Manu and funded by 95 generous donors, Philipp Family Foundation, Tennent Brown Architects & KCDC Creative Communities Fund
Urban Hut Club
Feb / Mar 2020
Major project curated by Bret McKenzie and commissioned by NZ Festival of the Arts 2020.
Six new site specific works in Kapiti parks and satellite events in collaboration with local community groups.
Commissioned by NZ Festival of the Arts. Partnered by Springload. Supported by KCDC, CNZ, NZCT & DOC/ Dulux
Major project curated by Bret McKenzie and commissioned by NZ Festival of the Arts 2020.
Six new site specific works in Kapiti parks and satellite events in collaboration with local community groups.
Commissioned by NZ Festival of the Arts. Partnered by Springload. Supported by KCDC, CNZ, NZCT & DOC/ Dulux
Giftitude
Feb/ Mar 2018
Public art hunt across three cities, Wellington, Dunedin & Nelson. Fifteen new #AllMaterialsSalvaged works hidden and found via clues on social media.
Part of our crowdfunding campaign to attend TPS:Nomad 2018 Residency in Australia
Public art hunt across three cities, Wellington, Dunedin & Nelson. Fifteen new #AllMaterialsSalvaged works hidden and found via clues on social media.
Part of our crowdfunding campaign to attend TPS:Nomad 2018 Residency in Australia
Miniature Hikes
2014 - 2016
Courtenay Place Lightbox Exhibition
Public Sculpture (Seven sites)
Wellington, NZ
Funded by WCC Public Art Fund
Public Sculpture (Seven sites)
Wellington, NZ
Funded by WCC Public Art Fund
Interactive Installation
Public Art
Social Engagement
Photography
Illustration
Book Design & Publication
Read more: Review by Mark Amery
In Memory of a Tree
2015Two part explorative event
Upstream Arts Trail &
Stratch Nacht
Wellington, NZ
Funded by Upstream