Her works are a testament to her commitment to preserving customary Māori weaving while also engaging with contemporary materials and ideas. Manutukutuku reimagines the traditional form of the Māori kite using laser-cut acrylic and LED lighting, drawing attention to the transmission of mātauranga across generations and the connection between people, place, and the heavens.

Artist Bio 

Fiona Collis is a contemporary Māori weaver based in Tairāwhiti, whose practice is grounded in the traditional fibre arts of raranga, whatu, and whiri. Stemming from a lineage of weavers, Fiona honours ancestral knowledge while exploring innovative materials and techniques that reflect her evolving practice.

Fiona holds a Bachelor’s degree from Toihoukura – School of Māori Visual Arts and Design – and has studied under esteemed tohunga raranga. Her recent projects include private cloak commissions and a collaboration with FIFA to bring Indigenous design to the forefront of the 2023 Women’s World Cup branding.