Born in Ōtautahi Christchurch in 1992, Turumeke Harrington (Kāi Tahu, Rangitāne) is a Wellington-based artist whose practice uniquely merges the principles of fine art and industrial design.

Her significant, often large-scale, sculptural installations are deeply informed by themes of whakapapa (genealogy), space, colour, and material. These works are characterised by a sophisticated structure that is counterbalanced with playful, often provocative components.

Harrington’s artistic signature includes a thoughtful engagement with her chosen materials, a striking use of bold colour, and a keen sense of wit.

Through accessible and engaging forms, she explores subjects ranging from personal connections and daily observations to cultural anxieties, allowing for serious themes to be approached with sharp humour.

Turumeke Harrington has a robust academic background, holding a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Ilam School of Fine Arts, and a Bachelor of Design Innovation from Victoria University of Wellington.

She has a notable exhibition history throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, with her work shown at prestigious institutions such as The Dowse Art Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Adam Art Gallery Te Pātaka Toi, Pātaka Art + Museum, and CoCA (Centre of Contemporary Art).

Her achievements are further marked by numerous scholarships, residencies, and awards, and she was notably the first recipient of the Wai-Toi-Moroki Arts Foundation Springboard Programme.