Overview
New Zealand artist Tiffany Singh's May the Rainbow Always
Touch Your Shoulder will be the second installation to occupy
the space since the redeveloped Gallery opened in September last
year.
May the Rainbow Always Touch Your Shoulder explores and
celebrates colour and its various cultural, spiritual and
environmental associations. It features two works: Dusted with
Spices of a Million Flowers and The Direction of
Sunbeams.
'Tiffany Singh uses different materials and icons in her work to
promote cultural inclusivity and understanding', says Roger
Taberner, Learning Programme Manager. 'It is her hope that this
artwork will encourage visitors to share their views and gain a new
appreciation of the world around them.'
Visitors are encouraged to experiment and participate in the
creative process through a series of hands-on activities inspired
by the artworks. They are also invited to share their thoughts in
response to the experience.
A free Big Day
Art celebrates the reopening of the Creative Learning Centre
and the start of summer with performances of dance, music and song
and a focus on the colour yellow.
There will also be drop-ins for visitors to create their own
artwork, including an opportunity to create alongside Tiffany Singh
and contribute to one of her art installations. Visitors are
encouraged to wear yellow to welcome the season and join the
fun.
The Todd Foundation Creative Learning Centre provides a free place
for people of all ages to explore ideas in art, through the work of
a contemporary artist. Visitors can drop by any time during
Gallery hours to learn, play and create.
More than 127,000 people visited the Creative Learning Centre in
its first year. Its inaugural exhibition was Gazillion
Swirl! Te Mahi Toi o Reuben Paterson by New Zealand artist
Reuben Paterson.
Image credit: Tiffany Singh, Dusted with Spices of a Million
Flowers (detail), 2012, courtesy of the artist
For media information, please contact:
Tae Allison
Communications Coordinator
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
P +64 9 307 7706
M +64 27 291 9953
E tae.allison@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz