A Matariki Blessing 
The Stars of Matariki will guide you in all things -
Come in love, be patient, be at peace.
~ Ko Matariki te whetu hei arataki e 
Haere mai i runga i te aroha,
e kia manawanui, kia rangimarie - Tuini Ngāwai 

Matariki is a time to reflect upon the past year, and to decide what to achieve moving forward 'Titiro whakamuri, kokiri whakamua - Look back and reflect so you can move forward'. It's a time to remember the loved ones who are no longer with us, and our family who have come before. This print is about seeing them like stars in the sky, with us, guiding us, as our ancestors or angels. The bond is not broken and we can still feel them with us and honour that connection and memory.

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.