12:40 pm today

Maori artist Reuben Paterson invites us into his NYC Art studio

From On the Air - Mā runga iarere, 12:40 pm today
L to R: Power Bottom (Constellation Pavo), 2024,61 x 45.7 cm and Avoiding Ordinary Boys (Constellation Pavo), 2024, 40.6 x 30.5 cm. Glitter, Cook Island black pearls, Japanese fresh water pearls, acrylic, jewelry wire & mixed media on board. Courtesy of Gow Langsford Gallery.

Photo: Henry Hargreaves

Maggie Tweedie meets Reuben Paterson in his art studios in Bushwick. The artists made the bold decision to relocate to New York nearly two years ago, leaving behind his life as an exhibiting artist across Aotearoa for a new challenge.