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‘In the context of a contemporary gallery—where newness is often emphasised, where projects come in and out with staccato frequency—continuity of relationships is a necessary bedrock. In Baik, McDonald, and Tutugoro’s practices, the makers’ relationships with specific and physical materials are not distinct from a wider relational network including whakapapa, friends, spoken and intuitive languages. These works bring into the room personal narratives about what we each leave the house with, carry with us, and what we return to. Finally, Bedrock is about standing and feeling your feet on the ground, the swamp or the concrete, where you stand.’ — Abby Cunnane
In conversation with Becky Hemus.
Installation images by Janneth Gil.