Tuesday, 30 October 2012

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.





Saturday, 13 October 2012

More Paintings

Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana and WELCOME!

Scroll down to check out my paintings!



"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.