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From a new series The Messengers, nga karere which takes its inspiration from the Māori understanding of tūī' as a messenger of the Gods and Goddesses in which they are a medium, used by Tohunga (experts), to communicate between humans and divine entities. Here the tūī' offers a message about A...

—"well kauri"— honors Aotearoa’s ancient kauri trees, revered symbols of resilience and connection to the land. Threatened by kauri dieback disease, these trees face extinction despite conservation efforts. The artwork features empty nests and the extinct huia bird, evoking loss and underscori...