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Michel Tuffery
Michel Tuffery MNZM is a New Zealand-based multi-disciplinaryartist of Samoan, Rarotongan and Ma’ohi Tahitian heritage.
Michel works conceptually across all traditional mediums, collaborating on multimedia installations and performance artworks and producing film. He has a Master of Fine Arts (with Honours).
A keen historian and active participant in contemporary culture is at the core of Michel’s art practice, as he takes the role of working as a ‘connector’ using his art as a vehicle to bring you into his research across environment, community, cultural and art historical divides. His art has been curated into major international exhibitions, public and private collections globally including Te Papa which houses the first Povi (bull) from his iconic sculpture’s series, Pisupo Lua Afe (Corned Beef 2000).
It was an Honour for Michael to be recognised by the art world. In 2008, he was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to art.
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Artworks by Michel Tuffery
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Glass Eels coming back from Tonga
See Artwork »Michel’s woodcut prints and sculpture support his Tuna narrative and study during term 1 with students from St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Each title envelope broader narratives of the greater environment – of Awa, Moana, and phases of Māhina – all visual reminders of connection, interconnection, and the synergy of the cycle of life.
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Taro Waning Gibbon Moon
See Artwork »Michel’s woodcut prints and sculpture support his Tuna narrative and study during term 1 with students from St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Each title envelope broader narratives of the greater environment – of Awa, Moana, and phases of Māhina – all visual reminders of connection, interconnection, and the synergy of the cycle of life.
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Lua Tuna
See Artwork »Michel’s woodcut prints and sculpture support his Tuna narrative and study during term 1 with students from St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Each title envelope broader narratives of the greater environment – of Awa, Moana, and phases of Māhina – all visual reminders of connection, interconnection, and the synergy of the cycle of life.
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Hue Puanga Whetu, return to Tonga
See Artwork »Michel’s woodcut prints and sculpture support his Tuna narrative and study during term 1 with students from St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Each title envelope broader narratives of the greater environment – of Awa, Moana, and phases of Māhina – all visual reminders of connection, interconnection, and the synergy of the cycle of life.
