Ra Vincent
Ra Vincent | |
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| Occupation(s) | Production designer Set decorator Sculptor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | ravincentworkshop |
Ra Vincent (born c. 1976) is a New Zealand production designer, set decorator and artist.[1] He is best known for his work on The Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014) and Jojo Rabbit (2019). His accolades include a Hollywood Film Award and a Saturn Award, in addition to nominations for a BAFTA Award, two Academy Awards and two Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
Biography
[edit]Vincent is Māori of the iwi Te Atiawa and in addition to his screen work he has produced a number of public sculptures.[2][3] He started training as an artist in 1997 at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology.[4] His father Bohdi Vincent is also an artist and sculptor and introduced his son to sculpting when he was growing up.[5]
Public art works
[edit]- Pou Whenua (2004) at Wai-titi Landing next to the New Zealand government buildings in Thorndon
- Waka Pou (2007) at Waitangi Park commissioned by Wellington Waterfront Ltd and presented by the Tenths Trust
- Anchor Stone (2004), Te Ngākau Civic Square, Wellington
- Kaitiaki – Paraparaumu Library
Partial filmography
[edit]As production designer
[edit]- What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
- Jojo Rabbit (2019)
- Our Flag Means Death (TV series, 2022)
- Next Goal Wins (2023)
As set decorator
[edit]- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
- Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)
References
[edit]- ^ Stanger, Melissa; Robinson, Melia (14 August 2013). "The 30 Sexiest People Behind The Scenes In Hollywood". Business Insider. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Wai-titi Landing". Wellington City Council. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ Ligia. "Ka whiti mai te rā!". Library Blog. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Mapua's Ra up for an Oscar". Stuff. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Migration to be commemorated at Waitangi Park". Scoop News. 23 October 2007. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
External links
[edit]- Ra Vincent at IMDb
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