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Weapon People - 'Cut-outs', January 2019 (acrylic on MDF board), ...mm x ...mm

Emerging figures.  Can be made to order and customized.  #Teenadult #anxietyiswaaat?

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Patu Figures/Weapon People - 'Cut-out Figures'

Fun and decorative cut-out figures.  They range in size from about 20 to 40 cms tall.  Update: 28/06/21 Look out for NEW illustrator printed board cut outs.  

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Weapon People - 'Land Sea & Sky, with Kauri', July 2019 (Canvas on frame, acrylic paint), 910mm x 910mm

Essentially this work is about seeking peace.  What could this painting represent for you?  Reworked painting, first painted June 2018.  #Blabla #Richcolour #Who'sisthatfacewho'sfaceisthat Private Collection JB & R

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Taniwha series - SEE updated art work Sept 2023 - renamed 'Be like US' (MDF boxed board, acrylic paint), 520mm x 920mm

I had another go at this one.  See updated picture completed Sept 2023.  

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Weapon People series - 'Open, Closed', February 2020 (Canvas on frame x2, acrylic paint), 510mm x 610mm (x2), Diptych

 

A problem portrayed in a light hearted way.  For some, being in a closed room is their end comfort…the seer.  For others, an open room is their convenience…the living.  This work is about ill health verses well health, demonstrating the divide that needs to be addressed.  Is it possible to meet in the middle without sacrifice? ​​

Exhibited at Sarjeant Gallery (2020 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review).

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Weapon People series - 'Little Artist', June 2020 (Canvas on frame, acrylic paint), 405mm x 605mm

 

​​My artist niece, 9 year old Te Ata Mahina collaborated with me on this one.  Her input helped make this work youth like, fun and loving.  

A reminder that our tamariki/children require guidance and support to be future achievers.  Without well adults or well older people in their lives to guide them toward healthy enjoyable lives, they will feel left out and stuck or lost.  #goodbyecrankyoldways #signofthetimes #luckyforsome #notluckyforothers #highlightingfacts

The progressive world unfortunately does not always account for slow learners to be high achieving and often these people are from minority groups.  In NZ, our Maori population, our tangata whenua are among some of the worst off.  

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Panel series - 'Kūare', Oct 2021 (mixed media), 600mm x 480mm

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Kūare (unaware or uninformed).  Beveled edge.  This work was enjoyable to make.  Here, I reflected on my own experience.  I'm sure many could relate.  Kura Wellington.  Private collection, Thankyou.

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Panel series - 'Māoriori II', 2020 (mixed media), 600mm x 480mm

2 main figures (mirror imaged).  This work is about being at ease, free from anxiety, and seeing to your potential.  Journeys, relationships, our whenua/our country, maramataka māori.

#windowofopportunity #keepinmindstability.  Private Collection - Kataraina

 

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Stylized Hour Glass Black Panel series - 'He pā o te rangirua', 2023 - Black Panel series (acrylic on mdf board, beveled edge), 600mm x 480mm

On display at Awarua Gallery, Whanganui

#twos #flagsareright&wrong #wairua #twoworlds #rangirua #thankyou

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Stylized Hour Glass Black Panel series - 'Hoki ki te kaupapa', May 2023 (Acrylic on mdf board), 600mm x 480mm

Back to basics.  'In my ideal world we would be peaceful.'  Among all the social chaos return your attention to the common sense purpose and be well. 

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Panel cut-outs - 'Waiora', September 2023 (Acrylic & enamel gloss on recycled cupboard door), 2X PANELS 910mm x 330mm​​

 

Idea appeared after feeling pōuri about our precious resource/tāonga being in danger of poisoning.  Government are primarily responsible but the fundamental responsibility actively stems from the globalization happening of all living creatures and things (Ref. Living things, lines & curves art series) - well that is what it is looking like without having any real proof.  Who is really in charge here? ... or more importantly should we ask who is taking care of things?  Keep fighting the good fight.  Kia tau te rangamārie.  How are we protecting the Waiora? #Māori #Adapt

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Living Things, Lines & Curves series, 'Donkey', June, 2019 (acrylic on canvas frame), 920mm x 610mm

Remembering those who have worked hard, paving the way forward for future generations.  The pipe shape is a design about above and below, in-between and finding balance.  #Family #Tribal/community #NZ #Aotearoa #yougofirstnoIwill.  The row, of figures, are proceeding through the in-between. 

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Living Things, Lines & Curves series, 'Whanau', June, 2019 (acrylic on canvas frame), 920mm x 610mm

Remembering those who have paved the way forward.  The pipe shape is a design about above and below, in-between and finding balance.  #Whānau #Iwi/tribal #Creativelearningisallencompassing #NZkiteao.  The row, of figures, are proceeding through the in-between.

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Weapon People series, 'Arrangements', June, 2019 (Diptych), 610mm x 300mm x2

4 figures arranging stylised kōwhaiwhai designs floating in the air. Hinges on the idea that there is a mystical way to life.  In this work colours are vibrant drawing interest.  #Andbend&stretchandbend&stretch #Windowtoosmallforopportunity? #Retro-natural Private Collection PM

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Taniwha series - 'Taniwha 1', Sept 2019 (Canvas on frame, acrylic paint), 760mm x 760mm

Re-worked painting. 

#reflecting #life=challenge #Noteasypaintingabstract Collection of the artist

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Panel series - 'Māoriori',  April 2020 (Mixed media), 600mm x 500mm

2 main figures (mirror imaged) showing differences.  This work is about realizing your potential.  #aimfortheuniverse #keepinmindstability.  The universe is represented by the Mataariki (Pleiades) star cluster shown in, or through, the small window of opportunity.  Private Collection - C&C

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Weapon People series - 'Still AHau',  June 2020 (Mixed media), 205mm x 305mm

A Tiny framed work.  #stillme #ontheotherside #oldsidenewside

The figure is a ‘Patu Figure’ (from the ‘Weapon People’ art series).

It is a stylized representation of our traditional Māori weapon, the Patu, from Aotearoa-New Zealand.  Private Collection H&L

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XXX series - 'Exhibition pic - shy-gal', December 2018 (XXX), XXXmm x XXXmm

Here's me at my first solo exhibition in Whanganui, NZ.  Next to one of the first weapon people paintings.    

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Weapon People series - 'Runga', 2020 (Canvas frame, acrylic), 560mm x 710mm

Feeling fearful from first hearing about covid19, I got to thinking, if something as globally threatening as covid 19 could effect human nature, what would it feel like for the Patu Figures.  They are re-active characters that were molded from the very shape of a weapon - the patu - all action.  My mind bogled a bit.  Let the all action picture speak for itself.  #intuitiveagain  Exhibited at the 2021 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review.

*Wrapped and put away 21/2/24

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Stylized Hour Glass Black Panel series - 'Whakamaharatanga', Sept 2022 (mixed media), 600mm x 480mm

To remember past events that have affected and trauma'd our whakapapa/family historys and moving forward.  The massive Kauri tree symbolises essence.  The figure watering the Kauri is about healing, responsibility, care etc.  Rekohu/Wharekauri/Chathams is there.  Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua, ‘Looking backwards towards the future’.

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'Legacy', 2022 (Acrylic on canvas frame), 600mm x 830mm

This canvas lives in a recycled rimu, floating frame - made by me.

 

LEGACY: They'll do what SHE did and what SHE didn't do, I will.  I'd like to think loved ones will expand on things they learned or liked about from people who are important to them.  I think leaving an effective legacy or your foot print is very telling for the important times to come and the people who may need to remember you when the important times come around.  

Exhibited Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review 2023

 

 #Lovedones #Iwillcouldbemeoryou 

 

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Stylized Hour Glass Black Panel series - 'Ora, Aro', 2023 (Acrylic on mdf board), 600mm x 480mm

Ora is about health and Aro is about taking an interest in something or someone or learning.  Contemporary Māori koru designs in there.  The hour glass shape means the pressure of needing more time to ourselves perhaps.  

 

 #Diamonds #Cross #X #3D #Nearpositive&negative

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Stylized Hour Glass Black Panel series - 'Flow (Kei te pūheke mai te pikitia)', June 2023 (Acrylic on mdf board), 600mm x 480mm

To embark on making objective, purposeful art.  To evoke feeling or emotion as well.  

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'Be like US', September 2023 (Acrylic on quick carved mdf board), 920mm x 520mm​​

The carved mdf reminds me of the various wind currents.  Both the taniwhā and the buddha are beliefs within each respected cultures.  Colonization is in there along with the green guiding mystics. 

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'Runga, Raro (Above & Below)', September 2023 (Acrylic on quick carved mdf board), 570mm x 490mm​​

The carved mdf reminds me of the various wind currents.  The parallels of highs and lows connecting to mental well-being.  A colourful picture.  (This is an older re-worked painting on boxed board I made in 2012).

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New gallery/studio signage made for entranceway, February 2024.  ​​

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'Blooming Kina', February 2024 (Acrylic on canvas - framed), 300mm x 400mm.  There are 2 hand painted copies of this pikitia (picture).  1 of 2 sold CFAM​​

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'The Gardener', December 2023 (Acrylic on canvas - framed), 300mm x 400mm.  There are 2 hand painted copies of this pikitia (picture).  (1 of 2 sold - F.B.)

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'Stealing The Kamokamo', December 2023 (Acrylic on canvas - framed), 300mm x 400mm.  There are 2 hand painted copies of this pikitia (picture).​​

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'MOKJA takeaways, a whanau/family restaurant in Rotorua (1st commission in a long while)', December 2023 (Acrylic on canvas - Framed)​​

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'Guitar Player', March 2024 (Acrylic on canvas - framed), 300mm x 400mm.  There are 2 hand painted copies of this pikitia (picture).  1 of 2 sold CFAM​​

ART WORK 2019 - 2024

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