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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?
Patu Figures/Weapon People - 'Cut-out Figures'
Range in size from about 20 to 40 cms. Limited stock available.
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 NLFS JB & R X
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.
Weapon People series - 'Open, Closed', February 2020 (Canvas on frame x2, acrylic paint), 510mm x 610mm (x2), Diptych
Exhibited at Sarjeant Gallery (2020 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review).
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.
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 NLFS PM X
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
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. NLFS - C&C
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. NLFS H&L
Weapon People series - 'Little Artist', June 2020 (Canvas on frame, acrylic paint), 405mm x 605mm
My artist niece, 9 year old Te Ata Mahina Ina 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.
Panel series - 'Kūare', Oct 2021 (mixed media), 600mm x 480mm
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. NLFS, Thankyou.
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. NLFS - Kataraina X
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
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. At Kura Gallery WGTN Poneke
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
Wai Ora (B) NLFS TY D.B USA (A) NLFS TY KURA G TY
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.
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 or kotiate - 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
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’. NLFS - Kia ora DG & K!
'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
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. DG & K X Kia ora!
#Diamonds #Cross #X #3D #Nearpositive&negative
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.
'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.
'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). NLFS. Kia ora D.G & K!
'The Gardener', December 2023 (Acrylic on canvas - framed), 300mm x 400mm. There are 2 hand painted copies of this pikitia (picture). (NLFS - Kia ora F.B & CanFAM)
'Stealing Kamokamo', December 2023 (Acrylic on canvas - framed), 300mm x 400mm. There are 2 hand painted copies of this pikitia (picture). @Kura WGTN
New gallery/studio signage made for entranceway, February 2024.
'Blooming Kina', February 2024 (Acrylic on canvas - framed), 300mm x 400mm. There are 2 hand painted copies of this pikitia (picture). 2 of 2 sold CFAM & K GALLERY Cus Kia ora!
'Wini', July, 2024 (Acrylic on framed canvas: 300mm x 400mm (a), dbl sided mdf cut-out: 1650mm x 750mm (b)). Exhibited in local Pūanga exhibition this year @ 19 Taupo (Moutua) Quay Whanganui.
The Māori Cleaning Rōpū SERIES, 'The Machine lifted the DOG-GOD Kurī', October, 2024 (Acrylic on framed canvas: 300mm x 400mm).
It's a sure win. One of our nieces who is inquisitive and smart and so many things, she worked out quickly the background behind 'The Māori Cleaning Company' purpose. We are on!
Kings, Queens & Moa SERIES, 'Mist MOA', October, 2024 (Acrylic on framed canvas, 325mm x 840mm).
Arohanui x
Kings, Queens & Moa SERIES, 'This way MOA (left/mauī)', November 2024 (Acrylic on framed canvas, 325mm x 430mm).
Ngā manaakitanga x
Kings, Queens & Moa SERIES, 'This way MOA (right/matau)', November 2024 (Acrylic on framed canvas, 325mm x 430mm).
Ngā mihi aroha x
Skye SET 2 of 4, 'Unity R.T.K', November 2024 (Acrylic on canvas and framed, 325mm x 430mm).
Pretty much speaks for itself. You know. x
'MOKJA', Our Choi family Eatery in Rotorua (commissioned), December 2023 (Acrylic on canvas - Framed) Kia ora and kia ora! x
'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 X @Kura WGTN
'Rēmana - Aroaromahana', September, 2024 (Acrylic on framed canvas: 300mm x 400mm). Spring time in the vege garden. A careful kid & a thoughtful parent. @KuraWGTN
The Māori Cleaning Rōpū SERIES, 'The Illegal cleaning Economy', October, 2024 (Mix of media on framed canvas: 300mm x 400mm).
NOT FOR SALE BUT CAN TRADE. NZ Parliament Coat of Arms Copy Right Infringement. Arohamai. Will burn it if I have too.
Kings, Queens & Moa SERIES, 'How dee doo A & B', October, 2024 (Mix of media on framed canvas, 325mm x 840mm & 325mm x 430mm).
It's a polite and graceful stylised Moa, not a naked chicken!! Bumble bee queen x. Throne or chair.
Skye SET 1 of 4, 'Te Whiti', 15th November 2024 (Acrylic on canvas and framed, 600mm x 900mm).
A new style I calculated called complex basic. Series named after one of my great nieces.
Skye SET 3 of 4, 'Kei te hoki mai a Rona', November 2024 (Acrylic on canvas and framed, 325mm x 430mm).
The legend of Rona reminds us that there are consequences to our actions or blaming for no real reason.
Skye SET 4 of 4, 'Co-exist?', November 2024 (Acrylic on canvas and framed, 325mm x 430mm).
Colliding theories, colliding governance etc.