Te Marua is a striking acrylic portrait that symbolises a renewed Māori renaissance, responding to recent challenges to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Shadows fall across the subject’s face in a way that evokes traditional markings, elevating her into an emblem of ancestral strength and deep connection to the whenua. Framed with custom matting and UV-protected glass, this artwork stands as a powerful statement of cultural presence, resistance, and defiance.
