Pop Tiki - Ko Au, Ko Koe

Pop Tiki - Ko Au, Ko KoeColour: Electric Blue Ko au, ko koe It is you, it is me. This print encourages you to remember there is beauty in the connectedness of being human and the way in which we interact in the relationships that we hold. That there are often more than one way to look at things and there is always a positive and negative to most interactions. When my Sister first saw this print she said "It makes me think of Arai Te Uru and niwaniwa" the kaitiaki (guardians)

What gives you that sense and feeling of home

My Pop Tiki series is one of my all time favourite whānau (family) of prints

This Pop Tiki is my most recent print to be created

if you are like me and love to chase sunrises and sunsets this print will be right at home in the world with you

Our Marae has since been upgraded and this colour became a strong memory of playing with all my cousins at our Marae and feeling safe and protected

Colour is always a strong theme in my mahi

bravery and dedication

Original one off pieceDiameter: 16cmsMaterials: Stitched on a lightweight and durable embroidery hoop with linen fabric and cotton embroidery thread

Seen by many as a ‘feminine’ colour

Yellow is absolutely invigorating

Traditionally the moko kauae (female chin tattoo) was understood to be worn by women of rank

Bringing together all of the colours of this print collection made me think of my upbringing and my whānau