Ko Omari Tōku Ingoa | Limited Edition Giclee Fine Art Print

“Ko Omari tōku Ingoa” - The ninth illustration of “The Wāhine in gold series” 

“Omari” is a celebration of cross cultural connectedness, representing the experiences of wāhine Māori whose identities exist across multiple cultures and histories. Inspired by Josh Kiwikiwi’s cousin of Dominican, British, and Māori descent, the work challenges traditional expectations of appearance and identity, reflecting the reality of an ever changing world, “Te Ao Hurihuri.”

Kawakawa leaves throughout the piece symbolise ancestral knowledge and connection to te ao mārama, while the huia beneath her honours her whakapapa to Taranaki and serves as a reminder of treasured taonga lost through time. Her garment draws inspiration from Dominican dress combined with woven Pacific influences, symbolising the journeys and connections between distant island nations.

Through her presence, “Omari” invites reflection on identity, belonging, and self acceptance, encouraging a broader understanding of what it means to be wāhine Māori in the contemporary world.

Limited Edition Print

This archival giclée fine art print is released in hand signed, titled, and numbered limited editions, with edition numbers varying by size.

Printed on museum grade fine art paper using premium archival inks, each work is crafted for exceptional longevity and detail, and is available in a range of sizes to suit your space.

Details

• Printed on Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350 gsm natural white Matte
• 100% cotton with a finely textured surface
• Matte premium inkjet coating for exceptional print quality 
• Acid and lignin free
• ISO 9706 certified museum quality for maximum longevity
• Long lasting high quality Epson UltraChrome pigment inks 
• Designed to bring depth, movement, and a classic fine art feel to the work