Intaglio dry point etching in black frame

Frame: 470mm x 645mm

Edition of 10

Signed by artist on Fabriano paper

Kete Tuauri explores the sharing of knowledge, both the teachings that have been preserved and those that have been lost or forgotten. The kete, a vessel for gathering, becomes a metaphor for the accumulation of wisdom passed through generations. Each interwoven whenu (strand) represents a piece of knowledge, a story, or a skill woven together by the threads of whakapapa, culture, and language.
This drypoint etching speaks to the reclamation of that which has been forgotten or lost. It reflects the struggle and resilience in retrieving knowledge. ‘Kete Tuauri’ encourages us to reclaim what was once lost, reweaving the threads that connect us to our past, and to remind us that the knowledge we carry forward is powerful for future generations.

Nyle Turuwhenua’s work is strongly influenced by her connection to her Māori heritage. Developing skills as a weaver has been an important catalyst in her personal and artistic development, exploring ideas about identity and cultural heritage. Her printmaking encapsulates ideas surrounding kaitiakitanga, guardianship and connection. In Nyle’s work, birds and weaving play a key role in the act of kaitiakitanga.