We are all in this Together
He waka eke noa 
 ~ We are all in this together
Whakatauki (maori proverb) 

A waka moves through the sea of life, tūi flying above as ancestor spirits watching over those below. The waves, the hills, the wings - all decorated with kōwhaiwhai, all connected, each part holding the others up. When we care for each other, we all move forward. When everyone has a place and knows they matter, the whole waka travels further. This print is for any home, school, or workplace that believes in those values - a reminder that every person in the waka counts, and that looking out for each other is never wasted. The literal translation of this whakatauki is 'A waka we are all in with no exception'.

A4 - 300mm x 210mm

High quality unframed fine art print
Open Edition Print - Hand signed and a numbered

Printed using archival inks and the highest quality giclée printing process, these works are guaranteed against fading for more than 100 years. Each print is produced on premium archival matte gallery paper, specially designed for museum quality fine art reproduction. The luxurious 320gsm paper stock is made from 100% cotton using a cold press method, giving it a beautifully soft finish and a natural white surface free from optical brighteners.

Amber Smith is a ceramic artist and printmaker who honours her connection to Ngāti Wai through her child. Inspired by the natural beauty of Aotearoa, especially our native birdlife, her work celebrates te ao Māori and seeks to foster connection, understanding, and respect. Often drawing on whakataukī (proverbs) and waiata (songs), Amber combines te Reo Māori and English to create uplifting works that carry messages of love, hope, and self worth, creating meaningful pieces to gift yourself or someone special.

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