Parāoa Aotearoa
Beautiful and peaceful, Aotearoa whale and calf - guardian and protector, deep love and connection.

The mother and calf journey beneath the night sky. Marama, the moon overhead is the natural world of life and light. The kowhaiwhai waves are new life intertwined with the lives of those before, the love between parent and child and the love and protection of whanau. In Māori tradition, whales were the guides on the great journey to Aotearoa. They were called on for protection and they carried people to safety.

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.