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Ra Vincent
New Zealand production designer and set decorator Pou Whenua (2004)
Ra Vincent (born c. 1977) is a New Zealand production designer, set decorator and artist. 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.
Contents
- 1 Biography
- 2 Public art works
- 3 Partial filmography
- 3.1 As production designer
- 3.2 As set decorator
- 4 References
- 5 External links
Biography
Vincent is Māori of the iwi Te Atiawa and in addition to his screen work he has produced a number of public sculptures. He started training as an artist in 1997 at the Nelson Marlborough Ins*ute of Technology. His father Bohdi Vincent is also an artist and sculptor and introduced his son to sculpting when he was growing up.
Public art works
- Pou Whenua (2004) at Wai-*i 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
As production designer
- What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
- Jojo Rabbit (2019)
- Next Goal Wins (post-production)
As set decorator
- 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 Gl* (2016)
References
External links
- Ra Vincent at IMDb