Sarah Hudson

Manatū Ahu Matua (2014)

12 min 33 secSingle channel / Digital Video / Colour / Sound

"An exploration into the impact of introduced species and practices on the whenua in Aotearoa. This is part of  a larger series of photographs that are interested in the ethics and impact of our 'Primary Industries' on the land, the people, and in turn, the atua."

Artist's statement

    Other works by Sarah Hudson

    A mirrored image of a tree against the sky.
    Sarah Hudson

    Ariā - Ōhiwa (2015)

    Excerpt from one of a series of four videos which were inspired by objects in the collection of the Whakatāne Museum.

    Ariā - Ōhiwa
    A persons legs climb a white wall, their toes touching an embroidered piece of fabric reading Political Statement.
    Sarah Hudson

    Putanga (2016)

    Shot from above, a pair of tattooed legs dance with the words 'political statement'.

    Putanga
    A child walks near a skate park. Two carved Māori figures are on either side of her.
    Sarah Hudson

    Karakia (Ritual Chants) (2016)

    An incantation to protect against surveillance technology.

    Karakia (Ritual Chants)
    A person runs and plays with a small child on a pavement. There is a house and tall fence behind them.
    Sarah Hudson

    Palm Arms (2018)

    The artist and her daughter run along the streets, grabbing pieces of foliage as they pass.

    Palm Arms
    Sarah Hudson on CIRCUIT

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    A collection of ten works by women from CIRCUIT's catalogue.

    10 works from NZ female artists you might have missed

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