HOKIANGA RAU "AROHA MAI AROHA ATU"

440 X 540cm Thick Boxed Gallery Frame

N.Z Pōhutukawa Rau (Native N.Z Pōhutukawa tree leaves)

Mixed media, (collage, paint, pen, ink, acetone, cotton, resin) 

AROHA MAI- AROHA ATU  "Love given and love returned" -  to give love unconditionally without judgement and with integrity and honesty through your actions and to have this returned. 

Aroha :(noun) affection, sympathy, charity, compassion, love, empathy.

ARO : direction, focus, presence

OHA: generosity

HA: Life force or divine breath