Ra Vincent Explained

Ra Vincent
Occupation:	Production designer Set decorator Sculptor
Years Active:	2001–present

Ra Vincent (born) 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

• 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

As production designer

• What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
• (2017)
• Jojo Rabbit (2019)
• Our Flag Means Death (TV series, 2022)
• Next Goal Wins (2023)

As set decorator

• (2012)
• (2013)
• (2014)
• Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)

Notes and References

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