Muriranga-whenua, open arms
A portrait of Muriranga-whenua with her hands open, symbolising the passing down of matauranga and wisdom during a korero with grandson Maui.
Commonly known for “giving Maui her jawbone to fish up Te Ika a Maui” and slowing down the sun, this piece conveys the message of sharing knowledge through communication. having an absence of the jaw focuses less on the physical sense and more on the words behind the movement of her jaw during conversations.
A portrait of Muriranga-whenua with her hands open, symbolising the passing down of matauranga and wisdom during a korero with grandson Maui.
Commonly known for “giving Maui her jawbone to fish up Te Ika a Maui” and slowing down the sun, this piece conveys the message of sharing knowledge through communication. having an absence of the jaw focuses less on the physical sense and more on the words behind the movement of her jaw during conversations.
A portrait of Muriranga-whenua with her hands open, symbolising the passing down of matauranga and wisdom during a korero with grandson Maui.
Commonly known for “giving Maui her jawbone to fish up Te Ika a Maui” and slowing down the sun, this piece conveys the message of sharing knowledge through communication. having an absence of the jaw focuses less on the physical sense and more on the words behind the movement of her jaw during conversations.
ARCRYLIC ON CANVAS, 30”X40”. AUG 2023