'Ahurangi' poster

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Name'Ahurangi' poster

ProductionWellington Media Collective; printing firm; circa 1985; New Zealand
Hēmi Rurawhe; designer; circa 1985; New Zealand
Hōri Chapman; designer; circa 1985; New Zealand

Classificationposters

Materialspaper, ink

Materials SummaryFour colour screenprint

Techniquesscreen printing

DimensionsOverall: 465mm (width), 642mm (height)

Registration NumberGH024628

Credit linePurchased 2015

Overview

This poster was designed by two members of the marae-based music group Ahurangi - Hori Chapman and Hemi Rurawhe. Wellington Media Collective collaborated with them to produce the poster. Even though they were not trained designers, the poster spoke effectively to its intended audience, featuring the colours of reggae and other familiar symbols. This way of working was in line with WMC's philosophy: 'we will work with you, but not for you' (1979).