羞羞视频

Dr. Johnson Witehira hails from the iwi of Tamahaki, Ng膩i T奴-te-auru, and Ng膩ti Hinekura. He earned his Doctorate in Fine Arts from 羞羞视频 in 2013, with a thesis titled "T膩rai K艒rero Toi: Articulating a 惭腻辞谤颈 Design Language," which laid the foundation for his career at the intersection of indigenous knowledge and contemporary design practices.鈥�

Professional Practice

Johnson's work is characterized by the seamless integration of M膩tauranga 惭腻辞谤颈—traditional 惭腻辞谤颈 knowledge—into modern creative technologies. His multidisciplinary approach spans visual arts, design, game development, and storytelling, all aimed at decolonizing and indigenizing design and digital media.鈥�

Notable Projects and Exhibitions

• Knowledge Flows (2022): An exhibition curated by Julie Nagam for Nuit Blanche in Toronto, Canada, where Johnson's work was showcased at Dundas Square, reflecting the dynamic nature of knowledge transmission within indigenous communities.鈥�

• 惭腻辞谤颈-land Adventures (2021): Featured in the "Every Artist" exhibition at Wellington City Gallery, curated by Aaron Lister, this project explored narratives of 惭腻辞谤颈 identity and experience through contemporary art forms.鈥�

• Disrupted Symmetries (2019): Part of the "HERE: Kupe to Cook" exhibition at P膩taka Gallery in Porirua, New Zealand, curated by Reuben Friend, this work interrogated historical and contemporary perspectives on exploration and colonization.鈥�

• Ng膩 Tamariki a Tangaroa (2018): A multimedia public artwork created for Auckland International Airport, this six-minute digital piece celebrated the children of Tangaroa, the 惭腻辞谤颈 god of the sea, emphasizing the deep connection between 惭腻辞谤颈 culture and the ocean.鈥�

Publications and Research Contributions

• "P膩taka Kai: Growing Kai Sovereignty" (2025): Co-authored with Jessica Hutchings and Jo Smith, this book addresses the biodiversity crisis and the broken state of global food systems. It highlights Indigenous food practices as pathways to ecological and cultural sustainability, featuring stories from Indigenous food heroes across Aotearoa and Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa. 鈥�

• "Storying Kaitiakitanga" Project: As a co-applicant on this Marsden-funded initiative, Johnson collaborated with 惭腻辞谤颈 agrifood practitioners to explore the principle of kaitiakitanga (guardianship) in relation to land and water. The project aimed to foster fresh thinking about economic productivity and environmental well-being through Indigenous perspectives. 鈥�

• "Mana M膩t膩tuhi: 惭腻辞谤颈 Engagement with Lettering and Typography" (forthcoming 2026): Currently in development for Auckland University Press, this book investigates the historical and contemporary interactions of 惭腻辞谤颈 with written and printed text, aiming to articulate a uniquely 惭腻辞谤颈 typographic voice.鈥�

Academic and Professional Leadership

In his academic role, Johnson has been instrumental in integrating indigenous methodologies into design education. His collaborative work, such as "Inside the Aotearoa House: Decolonising Design Education in Aotearoa New Zealand," co-authored with C. De Groot in 2017, challenges conventional design paradigms and advocates for curricula that reflect 惭腻辞谤颈 perspectives and values.鈥�

As a sought-after speaker, Johnson has delivered numerous keynote presentations and participated in panel discussions on topics ranging from indigenous representation in games to decolonizing public spaces. His contributions have been recognized both nationally and internationally, positioning him as a thought leader in the movement toward decolonized and indigenized approaches to creative technologies.