Kiri Jarden

Facilitator of the arts in community

She leads a small team dedicated to supporting the arts, cultural and creative sector across development programmes, events and public art commissions across Ōtautahi and Te Pā o Rākaihautū.

Art Fetiche has collaborated with Council since 2022 on Tīrama Mai, the city’s Puaka Matariki celebration, creating bespoke artworks and installations.

They have contributed to public artworks in the city, including integrated works at Matatiki Hornby Centre and Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre, as well as standalone pieces in Longhurst and Woolston.

Some of her work

Tīrama Mai Cube

Tīrama Mai

The collaboration between Ariki Creative, Pixel Productions Limited, Art Fetiche, Litesite, and Christchurch City Council aimed to captivate and inspire visitors through immersive experiences that celebrated Puanga, Matariki, and Māori culture.