Just as we see new growth and movement in taiao, the flowing forms and koru in this design illustrate how we as Māori ringatoi live, create, see, and develop. It gives an impression of continuous pathway creation and includes tohu that represent endless potential; Pūmotomoto.
ARTIST: Hori Te Tai
SIZE: 470mm x 900 mm
MATERIAL: Ink on 300gsm hahnemuhle
Just as we see new growth and movement in taiao, the flowing forms and koru in this design illustrate how we as Māori ringatoi live, create, see, and develop. It gives an impression of continuous pathway creation and includes tohu that represent endless potential; Pūmotomoto.
ARTIST: Hori Te Tai
SIZE: 470mm x 900 mm
MATERIAL: Ink on 300gsm hahnemuhle
Hori’s visual art incorporates different Māori forms and elements connected to his own personal perspective. Hori is particularly interested in the different types of lashings as part of the waka traditions and wants to do further research on this. He’s also interested in painting and printing and wants to learn more about the Northern style of Toi Māori.
