Matapihi

In Matapihi, Anna Hayes-Moeau invites us to look through a "window" of woven history, exploring the shifting perspectives and enduring guardianship of the land.

This intricate panel is primarily woven from cream-toned Kiekie, featuring the universal Takitahi pattern an "over one, under one" weave that connects cultures worldwide. 

At the heart of the work lies a diagonal cross-section of golden Pīngao, a symbolic thread representing the intersection of the physical and spiritual realms.

Within this framework, the Papakirango pattern emerges, embodying the values of protection and our deep-rooted connection to the whenua (land).

Framed in a crisp black shadow box, the work balances architectural precision with the raw, organic beauty of indigenous fibers.

It is a sophisticated statement piece that offers a quiet moment of reflection on the windows of time and the stories woven within them.