The painting is a large piece of medium weight canvas, using 3 large contemporary patterns to represent ritorito (the protection of the parents – two outer koru, to the sibling – middle koru). The inspiration was to create a sense of security and growth and to enforce this i included the whakatauki (Maori Proverb), Whaia [...]
This painting is based on the kowhaiwhai pattern, i enjoyed doing this piece and like the bright colours and textured background using heavy coats of gesso. I painted this as a learning curve so i could get used to the feel of painting. I can’t paint landscapes or people to save myself so i am [...]
Testimonial: I am very glad to have found Mao! He create me a REAL MAORI PATTERN logo which I wanted. His design impressed me every time and listened to my feedback/ideas, came back quickly with improved artwork. I’m definitely a happy, satisfied customer! Yoko N Relish Aotearoa is owned and operated by Yoko N of Dunedin, [...]
Frosted Maori Window Art I had the opportunity to do an art piece on the front doors of a very big house in Maungaraki hills, Lower Hutt. The windows measured around 1 metre wide and 4 metres tall. The process started by finding out what the client wanted to represent on the windows. We talked [...]
Te Whanganui a Tara – version 1 This piece is titled, Te Whanganui a tara which is based on the Maori legend of how the wellington harbour of New Zealand was created. The two taniwha from left to right are Ngaki and Whataitai, the three peaks in the middle represent the three islands in the [...]