Kaiwhakatere - Rimu

Kaiwhakatere - Rimu  | Shannon Turuwhenua

Kaiwhakatere (the Navigator) speaks to the enduring connection between the people of Aotearoa and the vast Pacific, honouring the voyagers who traversed the oceans.

The work features a striking contrast between the smooth, tapered wood and the rhythmic precision of black lashings, reminiscent of traditional voyaging technology and the binding of knowledge.

Minimalist yet deeply evocative, the carved notches at the base suggest a sense of direction, movement, and the marking of time.

This original work serves as a sophisticated tribute to the spirit of navigation and the ancestral ties that ground us, masterfully finished to highlight the natural, raw beauty of the native timber.