Pelorus: Arriving
$280.00
This painting was inspired by the Pelorus Sound / Te Hoiere at the north end of the South Island of Aotearoa / New Zealand. Pelorus – Arriving” also references the naming of Aotearoa by Hine te Apārangi on the exploratory voyage led by her husband, the great Polynesian navigator Kupe. She first saw a long white cloud over the ocean, showing the presence of land, calling out “He ao! He ao! He ao tea roa!” meaning, ‘A cloud! A cloud! A long white cloud!.
Artwork Info
| Artist Name | |
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| Medium | Acrylic |
| Size | 45cm x 61cm |
| Artwork Date | 2021 |
Artist Bio
I paint semi-abstract landscapes incorporating multiple viewpoints.
I have recently returned to Australia after a number of years in New Zealand /Aotearoa. I exhibited frequently with the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, receiving the curator’s prize in 2021.
My website artvaughan.com has more examples of my art and information about my art practice.