Josh Kiwikiwi Fine Artist
Mana Wāhine
Mana Wāhine
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Mana Wāhine is a celebration of presence: bold, self-determined and unapologetically seen.
She commands attention without asking for it. Her gaze is assured, confident in who she is and uninterested in the opinions of those looking back. Her moko kauae anchors that identity, while a vivid five-colour palette amplifies her presence, she refuses to disappear into the space around her.
Painted in a crisp, vectorised style, sharp lines and simplified forms strip the portrait back to its essentials. For me, this became an exploration of colour and contrast, pushing beyond the three-tone combinations I often use within my pattern work and opening new possibilities within my wider practice.
Her story began two years before she became a painting. Originally created digitally for a mural proposal that wasn’t selected, she sat quietly on my iPad until I found the opportunity to bring her to life.
And this isn’t the last you’ll see of her. Mana Wāhine is becoming a character in her own right, one I intend to keep exploring, reimagining and expressing through colour.
Edition Information
Edition Information
Mana Wāhine is my most limited fine art print release to date, with only 20 editions available per size.
Every piece is individually hand signed, titled and numbered by me, Josh Kiwikiwi, on both the front and reverse of the print, and accompanied by a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Once all 20 editions within a size have been collected, that edition will be permanently closed.
Every Mana Wāhine print also includes an exclusive vinyl sticker featuring the original colourway I first created for this design, a small piece of her story for every collector.
Materials & Sizing
Materials & Sizing
Gicleé Fine Art Paper
Printed on world renowned Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350gsm, a heavyweight museum-grade cotton rag fine art paper with a beautifully textured matte surface.
Produced using archival pigment inks for exceptional colour reproduction, crisp detail and longevity.
Each paper edition includes a white border for signing, handling and framing.
A3
Paper — 297 × 420 mm
Artwork — 183.7 × 260 mm
A2
Paper — 420 × 594 mm
Artwork — 368.4 × 521.3 mm
A1
Paper — 594 × 841 mm
Artwork — 515 × 728.7 mm
The selected A-size refers to the full sheet of paper, including the white border.
Fine Art Canvas
Printed on museum-grade 310GSM fine art canvas using archival pigment inks for exceptional colour reproduction and longevity. Each canvas is finished with a protective UV lacquer for added protection.
The selected size refers to the actual artwork/finished face size once stretched.
Each canvas is supplied unstretched with additional printed canvas for professional stretching. The artwork is mirrored into this additional area so the colour can continue around the sides once stretched, without cropping the original composition.
A2 Canvas
Artwork — 420 × 594 mm
Additional mirrored stretching canvas — 95x100 mm
A1 Canvas
Artwork — 594 × 841 mm
Additional mirrored stretching canvas — 95x100 mm
A0 Canvas
Artwork — 841 × 1189 mm
Additional mirrored stretching canvas — 75x110 mm
The additional canvas sits outside the stated artwork dimensions and is provided specifically for stretching and wrapping.
Framing & Care
Framing & Care
All prints arrive unframed, rolled and protected in glassine paper. Please take care when removing and unrolling your artwork.
If you’re not ready to frame it straight away, simply leave it protected in its original packaging and store it in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Paper Prints
Professional framing using archival materials and UV-protective glazing is recommended for long-term preservation.
Canvas Prints
Canvas editions are supplied unstretched with additional mirrored canvas for professional stretching. Once stretched, they can be displayed as they are or finished with a frame.
Delivery
Delivery
Please allow approximately 1–3 weeks for production, dispatch and delivery.
I work with a specialist fine art printer, with new print orders submitted for production each Monday at 10am. Once complete, every edition is personally checked, signed, titled and numbered by me before being wrapped in glassine paper and securely packaged inside a durable postal tube.
All orders are sent using express tracked shipping.
Boorloo / Perth Collectors
Local pickup is available at checkout. I’ll be in touch once your artwork is ready to collect.
International Collectors
I ship worldwide using express tracked shipping. Any applicable customs duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the recipient.
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