3D Photogrammetry & Augmented Reality experiential development for the Wharenui Harikoa - iSPARX™ have carte blanche digital development of these high resolution 3D models for AR+ media installations & performance.
Working closely with the artists Lissy Robinson-Cole & Rudi Robinson & Artistic Director Jack Gray this Immersive Media project development includes 3D Photogrammetry, an AR+artist™ App on iOS & Android, Mo Cap & video dance capture & editing, interactive AR+ installations & projections. We’re also delivering engineering & technical specification & drawings for production & installation.
Ko Wharenui Harikoa he poro whaka hakoko Ko Uenuku tawhana ki te Rangi
Wharenui Harikoa is a refracting prism of Tūpuna inspired light that shines across the sky like a rainbow
Over the past eight years, husband and wife duo Lissy Robinson-Cole (Ngaati Hine, Ngaati Kahu) and Rudi Robinson-Cole (Ngaruahine, Te Arawa, Ngaati Paaoa, Waikato ki Tai) have been using their creative energies to explore maatauranga Maaori and their personal whakapapa through crocheted sculptural forms.
Wharenui Harikoa (House of Joy) is Lissy and Rudi’s most ambitious creation to date—a full-scale wharenui (meeting house) featuring vibrant poupou (wall pillars), tekoteko (carved human forms), tukutuku panels (patterned wall panels) and adorned pou tokomanawa (carved centre-post) completely crocheted by hand.
Bringing together bright, neon colours and traditional toi whakairo (Maaori carving) shapes, their mahi offers a new way of understanding the importance of joy and aroha within te ao Maaori. The aim of Wharenui Harikoa is to manifest intergenerational healing and deeply felt joy, one loop at a time, connecting all people and igniting joy globally.
Connecting their community stitch by stitch, Wharenui Harikoa is an ongoing project brought to life by a huge network of helpers—including contributions from international textile artists and a collaboration with Ootautahi Christchurch-based Outlaw Yarn to produce 300kg of custom hot pink yarn.
This exhibition of Wharenui Harikoa aims to explore the pain and loss we have all experienced in life while transporting the audience on a joyful and healing journey.
Tikanga and Etiquette
Wharenui Harikoa has a capacity of 30 individuals only at any one time.
Before entering, remove your shoes and place in the designated area.
You will be welcomed into Wharenui Harikoa by an audio soundtrack which plays at regular intervals.
Please refrain from touching the artwork so that it can be preserved for generations to come.
Be respectful of school or community groups who have pre-arranged visits.
You can learn more about the artworks by downloading the Wharenui Harikoa app available on all iOS and Android mobile devices.
The technical drawings for the Wharenui Harikoa serve as crucial guides for exhibition installations, especially in international contexts. These detailed blueprints provide specific measurements, structural details, materials, and assembly instructions, ensuring an accurate representation of the Wharenui design. This consistency across various overseas venues is essential in conveying the cultural and artistic significance of the Wharenui.
These meticulously crafted technical drawings are integral to the exhibition's success, offering a reliable framework for installation abroad. They guarantee a faithful replication of the Wharenui's design, allowing for a consistent and immersive experience for visitors at international venues. This ensures that the Wharenui Harikoa maintains its cultural authenticity and impact in diverse settings worldwide.
Drawings by Finn Beattie - Product Owner ©2023 iSPARX™