"Kororāreka Oyster"
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Oil on canvas,
55cm x 65cm,
framed,
White wooden tray frame
Ready to hang
Free shipping within New Zealand
The artwork is carefully packed in a cardboard box and shipped via New Zealand courier
The painting "Kororāreka Oyster" is part of the "Explorers" series. This series explores ideas of human connection, a sense of belonging, and our bond with the natural world of Aotearoa, which we are part of. It honours the wonder and adventurous spirit of childhood that still lives within us.
Through bold, vivid, dream-like paintings, the magical stories of nature, joy, courage, resilience, and hope unfold, inviting you to reflect on your own place in the living world.
This painting depicts two entrances to Russell/Kororāreka. One is via Matauwhi Bay, and the other is the passenger ferry. They are symbolising the multiple ways people can access and become part of the community. The Waharoa featured in the work acknowledges the town’s Māori origins and its rich cultural heritage, recognising Kororareka as the first capital of Aotearoa New Zealand and a place of significance for tangata whenua.
The town is depicted within an oyster, reflecting the phrase “The world is your oyster” and highlighting Russell as a small yet precious gem to the Kororāreka community, while also referencing the area’s renowned oysters.
A little blue penguin, traditionally associated with Kororareka’s name meaning “sweet little penguin,” is portrayed larger than life. This emphasises that, while the town may be small in population, it possesses a generous spirit, vibrant personality, and a heart far larger than its size suggests.
Two Tamariki are painted at the edge of the oyster, symbolising the community's people. Tangata whenua and tauiwi. And all who become part of it, whether temporarily or long-term. Their presence reflects the town’s welcoming, inclusive nature and its deep connection to the surrounding natural environment. It also represents the next generation and the importance of teaching tamariki to care for the environment, respect Māori culture, and honour Kororāreka history, so that these values are preserved and passed on.
Through this work, I explore themes of community, belonging, and the interplay between people and the natural world, celebrating Kororāreka character, its Māori heritage, and the living connection between past, present, and future generations.
55cm x 65cm,
framed,
White wooden tray frame
Ready to hang
Free shipping within New Zealand
The artwork is carefully packed in a cardboard box and shipped via New Zealand courier
The painting "Kororāreka Oyster" is part of the "Explorers" series. This series explores ideas of human connection, a sense of belonging, and our bond with the natural world of Aotearoa, which we are part of. It honours the wonder and adventurous spirit of childhood that still lives within us.
Through bold, vivid, dream-like paintings, the magical stories of nature, joy, courage, resilience, and hope unfold, inviting you to reflect on your own place in the living world.
This painting depicts two entrances to Russell/Kororāreka. One is via Matauwhi Bay, and the other is the passenger ferry. They are symbolising the multiple ways people can access and become part of the community. The Waharoa featured in the work acknowledges the town’s Māori origins and its rich cultural heritage, recognising Kororareka as the first capital of Aotearoa New Zealand and a place of significance for tangata whenua.
The town is depicted within an oyster, reflecting the phrase “The world is your oyster” and highlighting Russell as a small yet precious gem to the Kororāreka community, while also referencing the area’s renowned oysters.
A little blue penguin, traditionally associated with Kororareka’s name meaning “sweet little penguin,” is portrayed larger than life. This emphasises that, while the town may be small in population, it possesses a generous spirit, vibrant personality, and a heart far larger than its size suggests.
Two Tamariki are painted at the edge of the oyster, symbolising the community's people. Tangata whenua and tauiwi. And all who become part of it, whether temporarily or long-term. Their presence reflects the town’s welcoming, inclusive nature and its deep connection to the surrounding natural environment. It also represents the next generation and the importance of teaching tamariki to care for the environment, respect Māori culture, and honour Kororāreka history, so that these values are preserved and passed on.
Through this work, I explore themes of community, belonging, and the interplay between people and the natural world, celebrating Kororāreka character, its Māori heritage, and the living connection between past, present, and future generations.