Melanie Richardson
Te Putawa - Toru
Te Putawa - Toru
SKU: 14858
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Discover the profound elegance of this Te Putawa - Toru Maori Featherwork. This captivating piece brings indigenous artistry into your space.
This masterfully crafted work serves as a testament to enduring traditions. It showcases intricate skills passed down through generations of artisans.
Every element of this Te Putawa - Toru creation has been handled with care. This preserves the cultural integrity and visual impact of the feathers.
The composition reflects a deep connection to the natural world. It offers a sophisticated focal point for any gallery wall or private collection.
Exquisite Details of Maori Featherwork
This authentic piece is presented as a Framed Featherwork. This ensures the delicate materials are protected while maintaining their tactile beauty.
The framing provides a sleek, modern finish. It complements the organic textures of the feathers and enhances the overall presentation.
The dimensions for this specific work are Height 47cm x Width 59cm. It is a substantial yet versatile size for various interior settings.
This creation commands attention through its detail and heritage. It fits well in a residential hallway or a professional office.
The precision involved in the Te Putawa series showcases a dedication to craftsmanship. Such quality is rare in contemporary decor.
Acquiring this piece brings cultural history into your home. It is beautifully preserved within its professional frame.
The rich textures and subtle color variations create a sense of movement. This depth is something that photos cannot fully capture.
This artwork is ideal for those who appreciate natural materials. It highlights traditional indigenous design techniques perfectly.
Celebrate the unique aesthetic of the Pacific with this framed masterpiece. It is a standout example of Te Putawa - Toru’s artistic vision.
Invest in a piece that tells a story of identity and skill. It is perfectly sized at 47cm by 59cm for your environment.
This Framed Featherwork is ready to hang. It offers an immediate transformation for your walls with its timeless and soulful presence. This Maori Featherwork will inspire all who see it.
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About Featherworks
I began weaving feathers in 1997 to make a cloak for a character in a film script that I had written. While making the cloak it occurred to me to make feather art works. I put these artworks in the Centre Of Contemporary Art in Christchurch. The works sold immediately, more were commissioned and ‘Featherworks’ took flight.
I devised my own method of construction to create various sized artworks that are influenced by traditional Mâori raranga weaving yet made with a contemporary approach.
The feathers themselves are a continuous source of ideas and inspiration. They are responsibly sourced and ethically collected; hand plucked, preened, sorted, then woven and stitched into place. Imagination and intuition are combined with ideas developed through researching various themes to produce individual and unique works of art. My aim is to preserve the beauty of the feathers and utilize their aesthetic potential to express concepts that reflect Aotearoa New Zealand, enhance our environment and show respect for Mâori culture and traditions. My ‘Featherworks’ are a celebration of nature and heritage; they provide a new perspective on something that may have otherwise blown away in the wind.
I title each ‘Featherwork’ to assist me in becoming more familiar with Te Reo Mâori (the Mâori language). With each new work I gain more knowledge and understanding of Te Ao Mâori (The Mâori World). I am a descendant of Sarah Timu (a.k.a. Ti Mokaraka/Sara Timo/Koreke/Te Mo…). Baptized by Bishop Selwyn and married at The Neck, Rakiura/Stewart Island in 1844 to Jacky Lee (a.k.a. Jacka Lee, John Leigh…) (There is a number of landscape features including Lee Bay and a nearby island named after him). They were considered pioneering settlers of the South. My tararere (singular line of descent) travels through one of their off spring – Maraea Lee (a.k.a. Maria), who was interestingly described in her obituary as “one of the first European children born on the Island” as well as being on the Return of Half-Castes to be provided with land under the provisions of ‘The Stewart Island Grants Act 1873’ and ‘The New Zealand Gazette Schedule’ for allocation under ‘The South Island Landless Natives Act’. Mâori ancestral land for our whânau is located in Murihiku/Southland. Maraea was “reputed to have been the first woman to ride a horse on the shore of Lake Wakatipu and the first woman to row a boat on the lake”.* She married the son of an English Commander from Chatham, Kent and is listed in a document titled ‘Census 1891 GI. Report’ held at Te Hikoi Museum in Riverton noting ‘Mother Sara Timo of Ngati Kahungunu’. My heritage includes other aspects of pioneering English and Scottish settlors.
Exploring our history and expressing it by making art with feathers is a way for me to contribute to the wealth of taonga (art treasures) in and from Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Melanie Richardson
Discover the profound elegance of this Te Putawa - Toru Maori Featherwork. This captivating piece brings indigenous artistry into your space.
This masterfully crafted work serves as a testament to enduring traditions. It showcases intricate skills passed down through generations of artisans.
Every element of this Te Putawa - Toru creation has been handled with care. This preserves the cultural integrity and visual impact of the feathers.
The composition reflects a deep connection to the natural world. It offers a sophisticated focal point for any gallery wall or private collection.
Exquisite Details of Maori Featherwork
This authentic piece is presented as a Framed Featherwork. This ensures the delicate materials are protected while maintaining their tactile beauty.
The framing provides a sleek, modern finish. It complements the organic textures of the feathers and enhances the overall presentation.
The dimensions for this specific work are Height 47cm x Width 59cm. It is a substantial yet versatile size for various interior settings.
This creation commands attention through its detail and heritage. It fits well in a residential hallway or a professional office.
The precision involved in the Te Putawa series showcases a dedication to craftsmanship. Such quality is rare in contemporary decor.
Acquiring this piece brings cultural history into your home. It is beautifully preserved within its professional frame.
The rich textures and subtle color variations create a sense of movement. This depth is something that photos cannot fully capture.
This artwork is ideal for those who appreciate natural materials. It highlights traditional indigenous design techniques perfectly.
Celebrate the unique aesthetic of the Pacific with this framed masterpiece. It is a standout example of Te Putawa - Toru’s artistic vision.
Invest in a piece that tells a story of identity and skill. It is perfectly sized at 47cm by 59cm for your environment.
This Framed Featherwork is ready to hang. It offers an immediate transformation for your walls with its timeless and soulful presence. This Maori Featherwork will inspire all who see it.
