Rekereke is a small series of three, by Waiheke Island based artist Rīhari Warnock of Ngāpuhi, Te Taitokerau.
These paintings capture the famous flight of the remarkable little Kūaka (Godwit) an ancient migrational bird of Muriwhenua. Each year they fly long distance from Alaska to Ngā Kokotā (the white sands) of Pārengarenga Harbour to breed and feed for their return flight.
Revered as a taonga tuku iho by iwi of Te Taitokerau, they are celebrated for their resilience and tenacity in this whakatauakī by Ngāti Kurī and iwi of Te Hiku o Te ika;
Kūaka mārangaranga
Kōtahi manu i tau atu ki te tāhuna
Tau atu! Tau atu! Tau atu e!
Rīhari depicts their movement as they muster together, led by the strongest Kūaka in the flock. Take off is an upward spiralling, sweeping line of Kūaka fanning out in the sky in a circular motion until every Kūaka has joined in the momentum. Once enough speed has been generated the lead Kūaka (referred to as the Kūaka Mārangaranga) darts off in the direction of Alaska. That’s when the journey begins, everyone following in one direction, a ten day non-stop flight of 12,000 kms.
Status: Limited Edition Series of 3
Materials: Ink, paint, 6000 GSM, cold press paper
Dimensions: 575 X 385 mm
Brand
Rīhari Warnock
Born and raised in Manawatū, a descendant of Ngāti Manu, Rīhari Warnock began painting at a young age, which led to pursuing studies in Fine Arts. Eventually, Rīhari became a tattooist in a local studio based in Manawatū. Over time, his vast portfolio of work contributed greatly to his online presence, gathering a strong support community behind him. Kaupapa:His tattoo works were stylistically known for his neo-traditional approach, characterized by bold yet fine linework, recurring motifs, and soft gradients. After learning from his kuia that he was indeed a descendant of Te Whareumu, he rangatira no Ngāti Manu, Rīhari’s style underwent a necessary metamorphosis. His connection to Te Ao Māori reaffirmed his sense of storytelling through his practice and reflected through the shift in motifs and patterns - Tuna, Toroa, Kāhu, Kōwhaiwhai, and Pātiki began to emerge. Each brushstroke becomes an intentional play in balancing the positive and negative tension that flows throughout, creating an immersive environment to feel through- the wriggling skin of tuna, soft textured feathers of the manu flow off each other.
Rekereke 2/3 – Ink Painting
$900.00
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Description
Title: Rekereke
Artist: Rīhari Warnock
Iwi: Ngāpuhi
Description: Framed Ink Painting
Rekereke is a small series of three, by Waiheke Island based artist Rīhari Warnock of Ngāpuhi, Te Taitokerau.
These paintings capture the famous flight of the remarkable little Kūaka (Godwit) an ancient migrational bird of Muriwhenua. Each year they fly long distance from Alaska to Ngā Kokotā (the white sands) of Pārengarenga Harbour to breed and feed for their return flight.
Revered as a taonga tuku iho by iwi of Te Taitokerau, they are celebrated for their resilience and tenacity in this whakatauakī by Ngāti Kurī and iwi of Te Hiku o Te ika;
Kūaka mārangaranga
Kōtahi manu i tau atu ki te tāhuna
Tau atu! Tau atu! Tau atu e!
Rīhari depicts their movement as they muster together, led by the strongest Kūaka in the flock. Take off is an upward spiralling, sweeping line of Kūaka fanning out in the sky in a circular motion until every Kūaka has joined in the momentum. Once enough speed has been generated the lead Kūaka (referred to as the Kūaka Mārangaranga) darts off in the direction of Alaska. That’s when the journey begins, everyone following in one direction, a ten day non-stop flight of 12,000 kms.
Status: Limited Edition Series of 3
Materials: Ink, paint, 6000 GSM, cold press paper
Dimensions: 575 X 385 mm
Brand
Rīhari Warnock
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