Whether you are a graphic designer burning the midnight oil, a jeweler learning to solder, or a mother of three finally carving out two hours to paint—this is your tūrangawaewae. We get asked a lot: “What makes Studio Wahines different from any other co-working space or art studio?”
But today, we want to talk about the wāhine behind the work. And why this space exists. In te reo Māori, tūrangawaewae means “a place where we have the right to stand.” It is your home ground, your foundation. studiowahines
Note: “Wahine” is the Māori and Hawaiian word for “woman.” This post assumes the brand is a creative space (design, art, pottery, co-working) run by or for women in New Zealand or Hawai’i, or a brand celebrating island/Pacific femininity. Adjust the specific creative medium as needed. There’s a specific kind of energy that happens when women gather to make things. Whether you are a graphic designer burning the
For too long, creative women—especially in the Pacific and Aotearoa—have been told to shrink. Keep your studio quiet. Don’t take up too much space. Charge less. Apologize for your ambition. In te reo Māori, tūrangawaewae means “a place