Te Whakawhiti-o-te-rā
- Art Print
Tipene Douglas
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Description
This artwork was inspired by the beautiful weather on a sunny day in the Cook Islands. The sunlight streaming through the clouds represents the grace and glory of God.
The piece balances traditional Polynesian designs with Poutama (stairway) patterns that represent various churches. It reflects both original cultural beliefs and newer Christian beliefs, which Tipene believes can coexist.
The manaia figure at the top left represents the spiritual guardians of sky, land, and sea. It can be seen as a bird — or, if flipped upside down, a skink (a small lizard). This figure is regarded as a kaitiaki (guardian) by the Rarotongan people.
For Watercolour, border prints:
Image A2: 59.4 x 42cm. Paper size: 70 x 52.5cm (5cm border)
Image A3: 42 x 29.7cm. Paper size: 50.5 x 37.5cm (4cm border)
Image A4: 29.7 x 21cm. Paper size: 36 x 27cm (3cm border)
White borders/paper size applies only on watercolour paper, framed in Slimeline Contemporary Frame with glass.
Box frame images printed on high quality satin print paper with no borders.
