Tauawhi 1

Tauawhi 1 - Original Carved Painting | Hikurangi Edwards

This elongated rectangular piece features intricately hand-carved panels that form a beautifully balanced vertical sequence of interlocking koru and kōwhaiwhai motifs.

The composition relies on a powerful, high-contrast monochrome palette, where the crisp white and deep black elements invert across geometric sections to create a sense of mirroring, rhythm, and flow.

Meaning "to embrace" or "to hold close," the title Tauawhi is reflected in the way the carved forms nestle into one another.

Balancing traditional Māori carving techniques with a sophisticated contemporary presence, this exceptional work stands as a beautiful celebration of cultural identity, bringing a commanding, grounding energy to any modern space.

Dimensions:
Width - 200mm x Height - 600mm

Paint Layers:
Colour Tone, Alabaster 37coats
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.