Waka 1/12

Waka - Lithographic Print set | Alexis Neal 

This reflective double-framed work is a set of lithographic prints from the "Carte De Visite" series by artist Alexis Neal.

The piece is presented in two dark, hinged wooden frames featuring a delicate silver-beaded inner border.

The left frame contains a poignant quote regarding the origin of a canoe, noting it was fashioned from a Totara that stood at Kakahi, near the confluence of the Whakapapa and Whanganui rivers.

The right frame showcases a lithograph depicting a botanical form, a delicate leafed branch set against a textured, parchment-like background.

This series utilizes a formal Victorian aesthetic to explore the intersections of Māori identity, historical narratives, and the deep connection to the natural environment.

It is a powerful example of contemporary printmaking that examines the stories and resources that sustain a community and its heritage.

Printed on 300gsm Hahnemuhle Paper - Tea Stained

Framed Dimensions: 
Width - 650mm x Height - 170mm