Kotahitanga / Unity Tile Tanya Doty The sacred kingfisher or kotare

The sacred kingfisher or kotare (Todiramphus sanctus)

This native timber keepsake box features engraved designs that draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Māori art forms and practices such as Whakairo

Reference code: BTN-123

'My interest in photography has been stimulated by the terrific examples of sports photography and I've kept cuttings from newspapers and made several paintings based on these images

is intentionally stripped back and simplified

Kotahitanga / Unity Tile Tanya Doty The sacred kingfisher or kotareThe Wahine silhouette honours the feminine presence. Its simplified form invites us to look beyond the superficial, reflecting the values of manaakitanga (mutual respect) and kotahitanga (unity). 140mm H x 115mm W ceramic tile The silhouette, which became popular in the 18th century as an affordable form of portraiture, is intentionally stripped back and simplified. By removing the superficial, it invites us to look beneath the surface and recognise