Transformation and visual arts: Donn Rātana in conversation with Claire Coleman

Abstract

Interviewed by colleague and friend Claire Coleman, Donn Rātana recounts the creationof various artworks, his interest in the concept of transformation and his approach to artmaking.A full-time artist and part-time art educator, Donn’s approach to life and work (which is also life) is: •developing positive relationships •valuing individual’s contribution to ‘life’ •fanning the ashes of the creative process •manaakitanga