Dagmar Dyck
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Dyck's work is a celebration of heritage and a reinvigoration of traditional functional objects as emblems of Pacific Art. To this end, she incorporates images of Tongan breastplates, Maata'u or fish hooks, baskets, bowls, necklaces and fly whisks in her work.
As a Pacific artist, Dyck acknowledges the cultural responsibility she takes on: "I am sensitive and protective of my Polynesian heritage. I wish to create a harmonious blend of my different cultures and to focus on the value of preserving them in a contemporary vision".
Born in 1972, Dyck is a New Zealander of Tongan and German descent. After completing a Postgraduate Diploma of Fine Arts at Auckland University's Elam School of Fine Arts in 1995, Dyck went on to exhibit in Norway, Australia, Western Samoa and throughout New Zealand. Her works are held in both public and private collections in New Zealand and she has been the recipient of numerous awards, scholarships and Creative New Zealand grants.