Teaching Resources - sneak preview

Korero....

I'm working on the idea of providing visual art teaching resources online and through MEC. So far I'm working on a senior (year 5-8) design resource using Maori design elements and there will also, at some stage, be a Pacific design version.

More Paintings

Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana and WELCOME!

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"FAMILY, WHANAU, AIGA - THE LIGHT SIDE"   

~ motivated by experiences of my blended, multi-culturally layered family.
Acrylic on hardboard in a recycled photo frame.
White on white with a touch of aqua, using Maori and Samoan symbolism.
305mm x 360mm (framed), 200mm x 255mm (unframed).
 

"MANAIA/SIAPO"   
(Guardian Figure / four-petalled flower motif  from Siapo designs).

 ~ motivated by experiences of my blended, multi-culturally layered family and inspired by parenting cross-culturally with my partner.
Acrylic paint on recycled plywood.
White on white with a touch of lavender, using Maori and Samoan symbolism.
410mm diameter.

 “FAMILY, WHANAU, AIGA - LIFE'S NOT JUST BLACK AND WHITE”    

Detail of middle panel - Frigate Birds

Some idea of the size of it

~ motivated by experiences of my blended, multi-culturally layered family.

Acrylic paint on box-frame canvas.  White on white and black on black, using Maori and Samoan symbolism. 

1300mm x 970mm.

  “FAMILY, WHANAU, AIGA - LAYERS”   

~ motivated by experiences of my blended, multi-culturally layered family and exploring the commonalities between cultures. 

Acrylic paint on box-frame canvas.  Black on black, using Maori and Samoan symbolism.

380mm x 760mm.