May the sun bring you energy by day,
May the moon softly restore you by night,
May the rain wash away your worries,
May the wind blow new strength into your being.
May you walk on this earth in peace all the days of your life, and know it's beauty forever and ever.
~ Ko tō ngao ki a Tamanuiterā i te ao
Ko tō whakangā ki a Hina i te pō
Ko ō māharahara kia mahea e ngā roimata a Rangi
Ko tō kaha kia purea ki ngā hau a Tawhirimātea
Kia āio ō takahitanga i te nuku o te whenua
i tōna rirerire ake tonu atu
Some words deserve to be seen every day. This is a blessing for anyone you love, that you move through life in peace and never stop seeing its beauty. In English and te reo Māori, the print asks the great atua: Tamanuiterā the sun, Hina the moon, Rangi the Sky Father (whose tears fall as rain) and Tawhirimātea the god of winds, to look after whoever this is for. Te reo Māori translation by Ōkupu
A4 - 300mm x 210mm
A3 - 420mm x 300mm
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.