Hue Puruwai - Original Carved Painting

Hue Puruwai  - Original Carved Painting | Hikurangi Edwards

This striking circular piece, "Hue Puruwai," features an intricate tapestry of carved black spirals and koru motifs set against a white ground.

The title references a type of traditional Māori musical instrument (a gourd shaker), often used to create the soothing, peaceful sound of running water or a bubbling stream.

Hikurangi meticulously hand-carves into layers upon layers of paint, a process that puts a modern spin on traditional Māori carving.

The soft, yet confident curves of the koru give depth and texture, allowing the work to tell stories of the past, present, and future.

This is a powerful, contemporary artwork designed not just for the eye, but to be felt, bridging the spiritual past with the present.

Dimensions:
Diameter - 400mm 

Paint Layers:
Colour Tone, Alabaster, 37 coats
Colour Tone, Black, 3 coats

Please Note - 
The 'in situ mockup' is merely an example of visual representation within an environment and it does not truly reflect the size of the painting. Please refer to the measurements above for the exact dimensions of this work.