item details
NameLena Mattsson
ProductionMuka Studio and Gallery; c2000
Classificationfiles, correspondence, pictures, notes, proposals, black-and-white photographs
Materialspaper, ink, photographic paper, photographic gelatin
Techniqueshandwriting, printing, black-and-white photography
Registration NumberCA000943/004/0015
Credit linePurchased 2010
Overview
The 'Muka Gallery'archive covers a period of twenty-five yearssince the studio started operating in 1984.
During thistime the studiomade a significant contribution to New Zealand art and culture through the following activities:
- Provision of an opportunity for both New Zealand and international artists to experiment with a printmaking medium.
- Promotion of New Zealand artists internationally through exhibitions.
- Introduction of children to art in the form of an affordable medium through the Youth Print programme.
This series contains the artist'sproposal files which include correspondence, proposals, and initial designs for prints.