Peter Robinson is a leading figure in contemporary Māori art, known for his bold, conceptually driven practice spanning sculpture, installation, and digital media. His early work critically engaged with ideas of identity, whakapapa, and the politics of representation, establishing him as a key voice in bicultural discourse.

Over time, Robinson’s practice has evolved into large-scale sculptural installations that explore materiality, language, and transformation. Drawing on influences from post-minimalism and indigenous knowledge systems, his work often incorporates everyday materials such as polystyrene, felt, and metal to examine histories of colonisation, globalisation, and cultural memory.

Robinson has exhibited extensively in Aotearoa and internationally, including representing New Zealand at the Venice Biennale and winning the Walters Prize. His works are held in major collections and continue to challenge, provoke, and expand the boundaries of Māori contemporary art. Through both his studio and teaching practice, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the discourse around contemporary indigenous art in Aotearoa.

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