Research Outputs
Research outputs 2023
Koopu, E. (2023). Hangahanga noa ra i a Tuhimata [Painted ceramics x 6]. In Ngā mareikura o Matariki whakaniko ki Ngāti Awa [Group exhibition]. Te Koputu o te Whanga o Toi, Whakatane Library and Art Gallery, Whakatane, New Zealand, June 19 – August 19, 2023.
Koopu, E. (2023). Ka Ihi te Moana. In K. WiRepa [Fashion designer], Tangaroa Te Ihi Moana – The Sea is Rising [Runway show]. Kahuria New Zealand Fashion Week, Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, August 29-September 2, 2023.
Koopu, E. (Artist & Curator). (2023). Ka waiata au [6 works, various mediums]. [Solo exhibition]. Rotorua Arts Village, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2023). Ka waiata au [6 works, various mediums]. [Solo exhibition]. Waipunarangi Wharekai, Kokohinau Marae, Te Teko, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2023, June 21-July 12). Kiss me under the stars [Acrylic on native]. In Matahiawa [Group exhibition]. Maia Gallery, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (Artist & Curator). (2023, July 14-). Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea [Solo exhibition; 10 painted artworks]. Arts Village, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2023). Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimatea [10 lightbox works]. In Light up Whakatane [Light festival; group exhibition], July 28-August 6, 2023, Whakatane, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2023, April). Taku whare [Painted ceramic x 3]. In Takarangi [Group exhibition]. Maia Gallery, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2023, April). Takarangi [Group exhibition]. Maia Gallery, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2023, June 21-July 12). Matahiawa [Group exhibition]. Maia Gallery, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2023). Mataatua Tawharautia [Composition]. Whakawatea for Te Kapa Haka o Te Puhikura o Apanui, Mataatua Secondary Regionals, Opotiki, New Zealand.
Koopu, E., & Koopu, T. (2023). Huihui Mai [Composition]. Whakaeke for Te Kapa Haka o Te Puhikura o Apanui, Mataatua Secondary Regionals, Opotiki, New Zealand.
Koopu, E., & Rika, M. (2023). Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea [App]. Whakatane, New Zealand, Kiwa Designs. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ng%C4%81-mata-o-t%C4%81whirim%C4%81tea/id6451142068
Koopu, E. (2023, April). Kahui ako o Opotiki [Oral presentation]. Kahui Aku Opotiki, Opotiki College, Opotiki, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2023, February 4). Oku reo [Oral presentation]. Te Whakatohea Reo Symposium, Opotiki, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2023, July). Aronui Arts Festival Launch [Oral presentation]. Aronui Arts Festival, Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2023, March 29). Hononga – hapori [Oral presentation]. All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou, Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Research outputs 2022
Koopu, E. (2022). [Cover illustration for Puripāha: Te pane kaewa, by W. Ihimaera (R. Smith, Trans.). Auckland University Press].
Koopu, E. (2022). Haututu [Solo exhibition]. Ihorei Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand, November 9-December 4, 2022.
Koopu, E. (2022). Matariki [Painting]. In Huatea [Group exhibition]. Toi Matarau, Māoriland Hub, Otaki, New Zealand, June 24-August 29, 2022.
Koopu, E. (2022). Nga Mata o te Ariki Tawhirimatea [Light boxes]. In Te Ara I Whiti [Group exhibition], Kelvin Park, Tairawhiti Arts Festival, Gisborne, New Zealand, July 9-17, 2022.
Koopu, E. (2022). Pari Karangaranga [Light works]. In Whai au [Group exhibition], Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne, New Zealand, November 19, 2022-January 22, 2023.
Koopu, E. (2022). Taku Raukumara [Painting]. In Taku Raukumara [Group exhibition]. Te Kaha Resort, Te Kaha, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2022). Tuini [Painting]. In Mataamua [Group exhibition]. Maia Gallery, Toihoukura, Eastern Institute of Technology, Gisborne, New Zealand, July 2022.
Koopu, E. (2022, April). Hinekorako [Painting]. In Waiora [Group Exhibition]. Wairoa Museum, Wairoa, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2022). Haututu [Solo exhibition]. Ihorei Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand, November 9-December 4, 2022.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2022). Mataamua [Group exhibition]. Maia Gallery, Toihoukura, Eastern Institute of Technology, Gisborne, New Zealand, July 2022.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2022). Taku Raukumara [Group exhibition]. Te Kaha Resort, Te Kaha, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2022). Whai au [Group exhibition]. Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne, New Zealand, November 19, 2022-January 22, 2023.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2022, April). Waiora [Group Exhibition]. Wairoa Museum, Wairoa, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2022). Nau Mai ki Taku Poukai [Composition]. Performed by Te Kapa Haka o Pahipoto at Ngati Awa te Toki Kapa Haka Festival, Edgecumbe, New Zealand, October 22-23, 2022.
Research outputs 2021
Koopu, E. (2021). He Kirimaaku [Solo exhibition]. Artspost, Waikato Museum, Hamilton, New Zealand, February 12-March 15, 2021.
Koopu, E. (2021). Tairehua, tairehia. In Mairanga [Group exhibition]. Toi Ake Studio and Gallery, Gisborne, New Zealand, April 2021.
Koopu, E. (2021). Te Ara Kowatawata. In Matariki Ramaroa, Lighting the Beacon Festival, Maclean Park, Paraparaumu, New Zealand, July 2-24, 2021.
Koopu, E. (2021). Pari karangaranga [Solo exhibition; 10 neon lights]. Maia Gallery, Toihoukura, Gisborne, New Zealand, October 2021.
Koopu, E. (2021). Pari karangaranga [10 neon lights]. In Te Ara i Whiti [Group exhibition]. Kelvin, Park, Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival 2021, Gisborne, New Zealand, October 8-17, 2021.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2021). E Tā [Group exhibition]. Maia Gallery, Toihoukura, Gisborne, New Zealand, May 21-June 25, 2021.
Koopu, E. (Head curator). (2021). Parekura [Group exhibition]. Te Papakura Exhibition Space, Parliament, Wellington, New Zealand, August 2-October 7, 2021.
Koopu, E. (2021). Tu Mai Tairāwhiti regional Covid-19 vaccination campaign [Design of all visual elements of the campaign, including an online, digital vaccination barometer]. Gisborne, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (Iranui-Lead). (2021). Whakapaupākihi [Musical]. Lawson Field Theatre, Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival 2021, Gisborne, New Zealand, October 10, 2021.
Research outputs 2020
Koopu, E. (2020). Ara Kowatawata [Neon light]. In Te Ara i Whiti [Group exhibition]. Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival, Gisborne, New Zealand, September 28-October 12, 2020
Koopu, E. (2020). He Kawa tō Kawa [Painting]. In Wharehou [Group exhibition]. Toi Matarau Gallery, Maoriland, Otaki, New Zealand, July 29-September 30, 2020.
Koopu, E. (2020). Kainga [Solo exhibition, body of retrospective works, painting].Te Kaha Resort, Te Kaha, East Coast, New Zealand, February 28-current, 2020.
Koopu, E. (2020). Mahi tahi [Solo exhibition, body of retrospective works, painting]. Mahi Tahi Media, Auckland, New Zealand, July 10, 2020-current.
Koopu, E. (2020). Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea [Solo exhibition, painting installation]. Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival, Gisborne, New Zealand, September 28-October 12, 2020.
Koopu, E. (2020). Pātikitiki [Neon light installation]. In Te Ara i Whiti [Group exhibition, in collaboration with artist Angus Muir]. Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival, Gisborne, New Zealand, September 28-October 12, 2020.
Koopu, E., & Solomon, M. (Curators). (2020). Wharehou [Group exhibition, student and staff works from Toihoukura]. Toi Matarau Gallery, Maoriland, Otaki, New Zealand, July 29-September 30, 2020.
Koopu, E. (2020). Hei ō mō Apanui [Exhibition catalogue]
Koopu, E. (2020). Matariki i te Pō. In M. Rika (Director), Matariki i te Pō [Music video clip]. (Musical release July 2020). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4x0SP5lz7g
Koopu, E. (2020, October). Te Māramatanga [Artwork presented to MP Kiritapu Allan]. Gisborne, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2020, August). Ka Hura [Artwork presented to Rangi Mataamua in recognition of his contribution to Maisey Rika’s new album]. Commissioned by Maisey Rika Music, Whakatane, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2020,August). Ko tāua, tāua [Artwork commissioned by Natalie Coates]. Whakatane, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2020, July). Tāwhirimātea [Artwork presented to Tiki Taane in recognition of his contribution to the production of ‘Tawhirimatea’, a composition by Maisey Rika]. Commissioned by Maisey Rika Music, Whakatane, New Zealand.
Research outputs 2019
Koopu, E. (2019). Huri ko aro [Acrylic on wood]. In Native voices: Ko au ko matau – I am, we are [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Tairawhiti Museum, October 7, 2019-March 15, 2020.
Research outputs 2018
Koopu, E. (2018). Hei ō mō Apanui [Paintings; solo exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Tairāwhiti Museum, May 4-June 24, 2018.
Koopu, E. (2018). Te awe mapara [Painting]. In Hawaiiki hou [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Tairawhiti Museum, December 14, 2018- February 12, 2019.
Koopu, E. (2018). Te pure me te huamata [Painting]. In Pouwhare – A pillar of strength [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Tairawhiti Museum, July 1-September 23, 2018.
Koopu, E. (2018). He tipua, he taniwha, he tangata mural [Solo mural]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Seawalls Festival, October 8- October 12, 2018.
Koopu, E. (2018). Toihoukura [Group mural]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Toihoukura Building, October 22- October 26, 2018.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2018). Te Araroa [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Maia Gallery, Toihoukura, April-June 2018.
Koopu, E. (2018, February). Tauira-mai-Tawhiti kapa haka. In Mataatua Regional Kapa Haka Competition. Whakatane, New Zealand: Te Teko Racecourse.
Koopu, E. (2018, May). Presentation to international guests at Hei ō mō Apanui [Solo exhibition], Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2018, May). Presentation to Te Kura Mana Maori o Maraenui at Hei ō mō Apanui [Solo exhibition], Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2018, May). Presentation to Te Kura Mana Maori o Whangaparaoa at Hei ō mō Apanui [Solo exhibition], Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2018, May). Presentation to Toihoukura students and staff at Hei ō mō Apanui [Solo exhibition], Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2018, June). Presentation to Te Kura o Kaiti [Karakia workshop], Toihoukura, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2018, November). Nga pou o toku whare. Presented at the Rangatahi Symposium, Te Wharekura o Ruatoki, Ruatoki, New Zealand.
Research outputs 2017
Koopu, E. (2017). Kauaka te rangi tapu hei taupurua iho [Four paintings]. In Toi Maori Art Market [Group exhibition]. Wellington, New Zealand: Te Wharewaka O Pōneke, March 18–19, 2017.
Koopu, E. (2017). Nga Roimata o Ranginui [Painting]. In He ora te wai: Water is life [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Tairāwhiti Museum, September 20–November 26, 2017.
Koopu, E. (2017). Te Rehita [Drawing on paper]. In Kahutia [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Maia Gallery, Toihoukura School of Māori Visual Arts, EIT Tairāwhiti, April, 2017.
Brooking, H., & Koopu, E. (2017). He tangata [Drawing on Fabriano]. In Kahutia [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Maia Gallery, Toihoukura School of Māori Visual Arts, EIT Tairāwhiti, April, 2017.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2017). Kahutia [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Maia Gallery, Toihoukura School of Māori Visual Arts, EIT Tarāwhiti, April, 2017.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2017). Toihoukura exhibition. In Toi Maori Art Market [Group exhibition]. Wellington, New Zealand: Te Wharewaka O Pōneke, March 18–19, 2017.
Koopu, E. (2017). Te Kapa Haka o Tauira Mai Tawhiti. In 2017 Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival. Hastings, New Zealand: Kahungunu Park, February 22–26, 2017.
Koopu, E. (2017). Te Kapa Haka o Te Whanau a Apanui. In 2017 Matariki Festival. Auckland, New Zealand: The Cloud, July 1, 2017.
Koopu, E. (2017, June 26). Hei kai. Public lecture presented at the Maia Gallery, Toihoukura School of Māori Visual Arts, EIT Tairāwhiti, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Research outputs 2016
Koopu, E. (2016). Taku mata [Acrylic on canvas]. In Wā Hine [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Paul Nache Gallery, October 7-30, 2016.
Koopu, E. (2016). Wheri, whera [Acrylic on canvas]. In 12th Festival of Pacific Arts [Group exhibition]. Guam: Festival Village, May 19-June 6, 2016
Koopu, E. (2016). Hafadai [Acrylic, mixed media on board]. In Tau hou [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Maia Gallery, Toihoukura, EIT Tairawhiti, July 7-25, 2016.
Koopu, E. (2016, October). Tairawhiti Moko Papa. Gisborne, New Zealand: Maia Gallery, Toihoukura, EIT Tairawhiti.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2016). Rukuhia [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Maia Gallery, Toihoukura, EIT Tairawhiti, April-June 2016.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2016). Te whānau mārama [Group exhibition]. Gisborne, New Zealand: Maia Gallery, Toihoukura, EIT Tairawhiti, July 7-August 26, 2016.
Koopu, E. (Curator). (2016). Pō tipu ao rea [Group exhibition]. Wairoa, New Zealand: Wairoa Museum, November 22, 2015-January 30, 2016.
Koopu, E. (2016, April). Mataatua regional kapa haka competition (Tauira-mai-Tawhiti kapa haka), Ruatoki, New Zealand.
Koopu, E. (2016, May). 12th Festival of Pacific Arts [Opening ceremony performance and karanga], Festival Village, Guam.
Koopu, E. (2016, May). 12th Festival of Pacific Arts [Pō Aotearoa performance and karanga], Festival Village, Guam.
Koopu, E. (2016, October). Apanui maranga rangatahi. Presented at the Rangatahi Symposium, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whangaparaoa, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand.