Chevron Hassett

Guest writer

Chevron Hassett (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu) is an artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. His work spans sculpture, photography, and public installations, exploring urban Māori experiences, memory, and place. He has exhibited across Aotearoa and Australia, and is currently developing new sculptural works that respond to community, architecture, and whakapapa.

Darcy Nicholas poses by some of his works. (Photo: Chevron Hassett).

Darcy Nicholas: A homecoming half a century in the making

A long-overdue retrospective reveals how the artist reshaped the visual language of Māori art.

By Chevron Hassett | 11th December, 2025

Toi Tauranga Art Gallery. (Image: Chevron Hassett).

The Toi Tauranga Art Gallery reopening has brought a community home

Toi Tauranga Art Gallery recently reopened its doors after two years.

By Chevron Hassett | 27th November, 2025

Ngaroma Riley.

Holding space: The work of Ngaroma Riley

A wāhine carver on whakapapa, karetao and carving new paths in whakairo.

By Chevron Hassett | 27th September, 2025

Leon Kipa carves in his garage-studio. (Photo: Chevron Hassett).

Carving a different path: The art and whakapapa of Leon Kipa

From industrial designer to full-time carver, Leon Kipa is blending tradition and innovation in his Panmure garage-studio.

By Chevron Hassett | 9th August, 2025