Sarah Hudson

Harirū (2018)

1 min 50 secSingle channel / Digital Video / Colour / Sound

In Singapore, the artist attempts to connect with intangible ancestors. A humorous response to an online DNA test which identified their genetic makeup as “broadly Oceanic” and "South East Asian”.

    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 person looks sadly into the camera.
    Sarah Hudson

    Manatū Ahu Matua (2014)

    An exploration into the impact of introduced species and practices on the whenua in Aotearoa.

    Manatū Ahu Matua
    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)
    Sarah Hudson on CIRCUIT

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