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Francesca and Tobias Gilsenan at the opening of his exhibition at the Chamber Gallery, Rangiora
Ko Paparoa te Pae maunga
Ko Kawatiri te Awa
Ko Puaha te Rangi te Hapu
Ko Hoani Mahuika toku tupuna matua
Ko Edward Gilsenan toku Koro.
Ko Leslie Gilsenan toku Papa
Ko Tobias Gilsenan toku ingoa.
As advised in our last Kia Hiwa Rā, Tobias Gilsenan’s first solo exhibition opened over the weekend. Tobias told us that, many years ago he received a number of study grants to assist him in studying for his Design degree (2000-03), for which he was “very appreciative”. We offer our aroha and tautoko Tobias, his partner, Francesca, and their tama Tiakingahere in their future endeavours, and hope the exhibition is a successful one. So if you’re in the area, or passing through, stop to check out Tobias’ exhibition. It runs until March 17.