Category Archives: Sofia’s Cultural Heritage

Life-Changing Art Collaboration Caught On Film

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Sofia Minson

I’d like to share my story with you about a life-changing art collaboration that was captured on film and became a feature documentary on Maori TV and at the FIFO international film festival this year. I was among six New … Continue reading →

Maori Myths This Summer

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Sofia Minson

A hot La Niña Summer has arrived early in New Zealand this year. Although farmers are fearing dry conditions it’s absolutely joyous for those of us who will be soaking in Aotearoa’s beautiful coastline over Christmas. How about taking a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Events, Exhibition, Maori Myths, New Zealand Artwork, Sofia Minson Painting, Sofia's Cultural Heritage, Waka & Seascape Paintings | Tagged art exhibitions, art galleries, maori myth, new zealand landscape, New Zealand Summer, parnell gallery, queenstown gallery, red spot gallery, Seascape Paintings, toi o tahuna gallery, Waka Paintings | 4 Comments

Currently painting a 3 metre high Maori Portrait – my largest painting ever!

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Sofia Minson

Over the next year or more I see myself focussing mainly on contemporary Maori portraiture. Alongside that, I will likely continue to paint waka, simple mystical landscapes and Maori carving forms. Purpose of Contemporary Maori Oil Portrait Series: The purpose … Continue reading →