Artist - Gasper Huala

The HORNERO (Furnarius rufus) is Argentina´s national bird and are known for their remarkable ability to build nests out of mud that resemble small clay ovens (horno), Gaspar´s body of work explores the shared connections between New Zealand and Argentina´s birds and celebrates similarities between the two countries.

For Gaspar, clay is a way to inhabit and engage with the world. It reflects his own way of seeing and understanding the universe. "These pieces are heartfelt gifts to the birds and people of New Zealand, illustrating the many ways we can connect with our environment and create homes. It matters not where, how, or when; what truly counts is that we build homes, not cages." 



Demonstrations on Tues 15, Wed 16 and Thurs 17, from 10am to 2pm
Free and no bookings needed

Opening event on Friday 18 from 6 pm 

Gallery also open on Sat 19, Sun 20 and Mon 21 from 10am to 3pm

Gasper is visiting from Buenos Aires in Argentina so is himself a bird far from home. He is currently artist-in-residence at Wellington Potters Association. This is exhibition is on for only 1 week.


INSTAGRAM
@hualagaspar / @ricepudding91 / @wellingtonpottersassociation