Nekenekehia Tukua Exhibition

About This Project

This powerful exhibition explores Toi Māori through bold design, innovative use of space, and interactive elements. Artist Wharehoka Smith draws on whakapapa and generations of Toi Māori artists, blending traditional and contemporary ideas to challenge what Toi Māori is, was, and can be.

What we delivered:

1. Curved Display Wall

We built a 24-metre curved wall using steel poles and adjustable brackets. UV-printed panels attach with velcro, making the whole display modular and easy to adapt.

2. Beam Artwork

The artist’s original hand-drawn designs were digitised and stenciled. We then carefully hand-painted each beam with help from the museum team—each one unique.

3. Interactive Building Blocks

We crafted a scale model of the space from laminated bamboo ply. Visitors can build their own structures using pillar and beam shapes inspired by Wharehoka’s work.

4. Text Panels

Custom laser-cut acrylic panels were reverse-printed and mounted using our in-house brackets for a clean, professional finish.

This project was a true collaboration and a privilege to be part of.

We were proud to be awarded with a SILVER Medal at the 2023 New Zealand Sign & Display Awards in the Exhibition and Display Category for our work on this project.