"Activism to bring political or social change is not far from my mind when I paint. I like to discuss and, if necessary, confront matters that I consider need discussion or redress. I do not and cannot separate my painting from my moral and ethical motives. They are one and the same. They (ideas, values) feed into each other when I work, giving me the platform to express being a MÄori woman in New Zealand."
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As stated in The Art Paper's "In conversation with Emily Karaka," The Art Paper. Bryce, Adam. Published: 20 February 2021. Accessed: 20 January 2026.
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