Ra Vincent

Ra Vincent
Occupation(s)Production designer
Set decorator
Sculptor
Years active2001–present
Websiteravincentworkshop.com
Pou Whenua (2004)

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

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

Partial filmography

As production designer

As set decorator

References

  1. ^ Stanger, Melissa; Robinson, Melia (14 August 2013). "The 30 Sexiest People Behind The Scenes In Hollywood". Business Insider. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Wai-titi Landing". Wellington City Council. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  3. ^ Ligia. "Ka whiti mai te rā!". Library Blog. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Mapua's Ra up for an Oscar". Stuff. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Migration to be commemorated at Waitangi Park". Scoop News. 23 October 2007. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
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