May the sea glisten like greenstone, and the
Shimmer of summer dance across your path.
 - Kia horo te marino, Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, Kia tere karohirohi i mua i to huarahi.

The koru arches are protective arms for the special words of this karakia. The kowhaiwhai patterns represent the connection between people who care for each other, no matter how far apart they might be in both life and in spirit. Tui play the role of guardians too. Soaring above they share love and aroha as they fly. This art print is about the love and abundance of blessings that surround you - A heartfelt wish for your life's journey, and a reminder of lasting connections. 
This karakia is said to be by Rangawhenua Tawhaki

A3 - 415mm x 300mm
High quality unframed fine art print
Open Edition Print - Hand signed and a numbered
Matte archival cotton rag 340 gsm paper
Archival inks using best quality giclée printing process guaranteed for 100+ years from fading.
Beautifully presented on a black matboard in a clear cellophane sleeve

Amber Smith is a ceramic artist and printmaker honouring her ties to Ngāti Wai through her child. Her words in te Reo Māori and English are wise and up-lifting, giving a beautiful feeling to the art of love, hope and self-worth - a positive message, to gift yourself or another.
Nature within Aotearoa, especially our native bird life, inspires Amber throughout all of her artwork.

Note: The frame shown is made in a virtual setting to give an example of what the print could look like framed.