Kia Kaha Tui - Be Strong
You have come too far, not to go further
You have done too much, not to do more
~ Kua tawhiti kē tō haerenga mai, kia kore e haere tonu. He tino nui rawa ōu mahi, kia kore e mahi nui tonu
Ta Himi Henare (Sir James Henare), Ngati Hine

This print is about the strength you see in yourself and in others. Look at how far you've already come. Look at everything you've already done, that's not nothing, that's everything and it's reason enough to keep going.
This print is for the moments when you need reminding of your own strength. For anyone facing something hard, stepping into something new, or just needing to hear 'You've got this, keep going.'Kia kaha. Be strong.

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.