Over the summer of December 2024 and January 2025, the Coromind ArtWorks Fest took place in Whitianga, marking a milestone for us as our first physical space.
When I visited Lutzotto’s studio for the first time, I came across something pleasing for a Virgo punk rocker: organised chaos. A small house/art studio smartly positioned and built with recycled and reused materials in one of the most special places in the Coromandel region: the Blue Fridge Valley.
Tawa Rikihana, also known as Derrick ‘Rick’ Rikihana, is a Māori artist from the Te Arawa iwi and the Tuhourangi-Tarawhai hapū. His Awa (ancestral river) is Te Wairoa, and his Maunga (mountain) is Tarawera. Rick’s wharenui, Hinemihi o Tarawhai, holds significant cultural importance to him and his whānau.
Nick Fedaeff transitioned from the world of music to the field of visual arts, marking a notable shift in his creative journey. Prior to delving into visual arts, he captivated audiences as the frontman of a rock band and as a composer for various theatrical productions and films. When questioned about the source of his inspiration, Nick often responds with insight into his perpetual role as a composer. He explains, “Melodies and chords have always resided in my musical heart. When I became an artist, I simply changed the keyboard for brushes.”
Coromind is honoured to have Michael Smither (Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit) as our featured artist. When our team asked Michael to share some words with our readers, we were stoked with what we received.
Over the summer of December 2024 and January 2025, the Coromind ArtWorks Fest took place in Whitianga, marking a milestone for us as our first physical space.
When I visited Lutzotto’s studio for the first time, I came across something pleasing for a Virgo punk rocker: organised chaos. A small house/art studio smartly positioned and built with recycled and reused materials in one of the most special places in the Coromandel region: the Blue Fridge Valley.
Tawa Rikihana, also known as Derrick ‘Rick’ Rikihana, is a Māori artist from the Te Arawa iwi and the Tuhourangi-Tarawhai hapū. His Awa (ancestral river) is Te Wairoa, and his Maunga (mountain) is Tarawera. Rick’s wharenui, Hinemihi o Tarawhai, holds significant cultural importance to him and his whānau.
Nick Fedaeff transitioned from the world of music to the field of visual arts, marking a notable shift in his creative journey. Prior to delving into visual arts, he captivated audiences as the frontman of a rock band and as a composer for various theatrical productions and films. When questioned about the source of his inspiration, Nick often responds with insight into his perpetual role as a composer. He explains, “Melodies and chords have always resided in my musical heart. When I became an artist, I simply changed the keyboard for brushes.”
Coromind is honoured to have Michael Smither (Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit) as our featured artist. When our team asked Michael to share some words with our readers, we were stoked with what we received.
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