Tokotoru ngā tamariki - Three children

Artwork Statement

Movement defines this work. Three tamariki - sisters, cousins, or friends stride together, hands clasped, their bond alive and unbroken. Loose, flowing brushwork captures their rhythm, while the mangōpare pattern behind them ripples with energy, unity, and connection.

Their simplicity of form belies the depth of meaning: aroha, kotahitanga, and whakapapa made visible through gesture. They remind us that continuity is not only carried by our ancestors but lived daily in the ways we hold to one another and step forward together.

Tamariki are the next tūpuna, the future storytellers. Though depicted as children, they could just as easily be seen as three kuia, three nannies walking side by side, embodying the eternal cycle of life, love, and lineage.

Limited Edition Print

This giclée archival print comes from a hand-signed edition of just 25 per size. Printed on Museum grade fine art paper, each work is crafted to last and 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