Te Rūma Moenga / The Mattress Room (Memory Foam)

Tyrone Te Waa is a visual storyteller who was born in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. The artist invites audiences to enter his mind, which is led by a sense of wonder, curiosity, and exploration.

Te Rūma Moenga / The Mattress Room (Memory Foam) is a multi-functional art installation. The gallery is transformed into a soft and cozy dreamland with plush carpet covering the gallery surfaces, and a number of sculptural paintings artfully stacked against the walls.

This multi-functional art installation utilises unique aspects of Māori cultural experience, with specific references to marae and wharenui, to create an interactive environment which can be enjoyed by kids and adults together.