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Author: Wesley John Fourie

Wesley John Fourie is an artist based on the Milford Track in UNESCO World Heritage Site, ’Fiordland National Park’ on the west coast of New Zealand’s south island. Their work explores the themes of nature, and spirituality. Drawing heavily upon Hindu philosophy where all natural resources are considered as God’s ( a river, a mountain valley, etc.) Wesley John creates site specific textile installations that pay homage to each place in which they inhabit. Whether knitting the height of a mountain, a 1/100 scale of a river, the height of a waterfall, or the circumference of a body of water, Wesley John works to elevate these natural resources to divine status through art. These works act as shrine to their original bodies, or to be thought of as extensions of their natural bodies. Their work is predominantly textile based, though has also been written, performative, drawing, and painting. Wesley John see’s art as a vehicle to raise awareness of the sacred status of our natural environment, and will often be found (when not in their studio) lost somewhere in the forest. Due to an interest in spirituality, they have spent extended periods of time across the Indian subcontinent. Their work is held in private collections across New Zealand, India, Japan, Nepal, Germany, Italy, and Australia.
November 13, 2020November 18, 2020

My body as the rainforest, Wesley John Fourie

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September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

Into the centre of love with you, Wesley John Fourie

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May 26, 2020May 27, 2020

To the base of the mountain in the center of my heart, Wesley John Fourie

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May 9, 2020May 10, 2020

everything that happens will happen today, Wesley John Fourie

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May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

today, one year ago. Wesley John Fourie

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April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

poems, Wesley John Fourie

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April 23, 2020April 24, 2020

my brief thoughts on nature and god, Wesley John Fourie

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April 19, 2020April 28, 2020

The last day of my life in the bush of ghosts

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April 19, 2020

Kia Ora from Aotearoa New Zealand!

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