Limited edition fine art print of Michaels original artwork: Whakapapa
- Free standard shipping to anywhere in the world
- Limited to 250 prints
- Signed Certificate of Authenticity
- Available in 2 sizes
- Available in either paper or canvas
Guide: How to choose the right print.
Note: Please keep in mind that due to the difference between webpage screen and printing materials, printed images may look slightly different to the web images.
About
Finalist: Adam Portraiture Award 2022
Simon Wi Rutene is a 4-time New Zealand Olympic Skier, a UNICEF Director, a patriot and much more.
He is also my nephew.
Of Ruapehu, Simon said:
As kin of Ani Paki of Rotoaira
As kin of Hine Korako he tipu he taniwha
As kin of HIne Kumikumi, survivor of Te Porere,
of Mahaki, Rongowhakaata, and Rongomaiwahine
In this painting, I tried to capture the silent respect, the harmonious unity and spiritual kinship between Simon and his maunga.
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Whakapapa is a centrally important social concept for Maori people.
It concerns the importance of 'descent' and the passing of all knowledge down through the generations.
Looking west from the Desert Road across the Tussock planes, Whakapapa ski slopes to the north (right) and Turoa ski slopes to the south (left) with the Whangehu River ridge in the centre running toward us from the crater peak being the highest point on the left. This stretch of mountain from where the tree line ends and the below the snow line is almost 20kms across.
Sizing
Due to framing costs, prints larger than above, are available by request only.
Guide: How to choose the right print.
Shipping & Delivery
All prints are carefully wrapped in acid free tissue and placed inside a suitable protective hard cardboard tube together with Michael's Certificate of Authenticity and a Care/Handling guide.
- Free standard shipping anywhere in the world
- Delivery time: between 2-14 days
- Tracking ID will be sent to your email upon dispatch
Guide: How to choose the right print.