Whakapuāwai - To Thrive

Whakapuāwai holds both power and grace. A pūhoro pattern moves across the figure’s face like light through water, alive with rhythm and permanence. The kauae, gilded in gold, is both declaration and anchor — dignified, enduring, and radiant in its strength. Her korowai, sculptural and richly textured, feels monumental: at once protective and celebratory, a mantle of whakapapa rendered with contemporary force.

The interplay between shifting colour and solid form collapses time, creating an image that is ancestral and modern in equal measure. Whakapuāwai becomes not only a portrait, but a statement of survival, resolve, self determination, sovereignty, and beauty.

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