{"product_id":"te-ara-whakamana-te-moemoea","title":"Te Ara Whakamana I Te Moemoeā","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTe Ara Whakamana I Te Moemoeā | Medina Koni \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedina Koni captures a profound moment of creative sovereignty and transformation in Te Ara Whakamana I te Moemoeā. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis striking work initially began as a traditional, functional poi before evolving into an audacious \"poi of potential\" a vessel of pure energy and active dreaming that carries its own distinct mauri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAligned with the Matariki Herenga Waka kaupapa, the sculpture beautifully maps out a journey of accumulated teachings and clarity. Raurekau-dyed muka grounds the piece like a steady pou, while golden pīngao strands rise upward like the winds that shape the coastal dunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, the woven muka body holds breath, memory, and the promise of a new horizon. It is an exquisite, deeply narrative artwork that brings texture, elegance, and cultural resonance to any contemporary interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatariki Herenga Waka - A Gathering of Many Voices\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA group exhibition to celebrate Matariki, 02 - 12 July 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eIn a shared exploration of connection, six Māori artists contribute to a collective constellation of works. Like the stars of the Matariki cluster, each voice is distinct and yet deeply interconnected.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eAlex Sands | Anna Gedson | Joanne Barrett | Mat Scott | Medina Koni | Ra Gossage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWidth - 700mm x Height - 330mm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medina Koni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50975748489252,"sku":"150108","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/3178\/2970\/files\/MK_1-3_12297958-69ce-49bf-87d6-67a75f90c8c3.jpg?v=1782168629","url":"https:\/\/www.thepoiroom.co.nz\/products\/te-ara-whakamana-te-moemoea","provider":"The Poi Room Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}