Maryanne’s latest series, shown in conversation with the paintings of Elliot Collins, is a love letter to Ōākuramatapū, the awa that borders life for us as residents of Ōākura.
The river gives generous summer relief to the whole community, but bears a deeper connection for some. Like its changing colours, influenced by tides of sea or sky, the river can be a place of joy, or mourning. Connection, or divide.
For the artist, the river has been a backdrop for unfolding understanding of local history, a witness of her children’s growth over the summers and a quiet place for whispered prayers and laments.
Maryanne extends gratitude to the board of Ōākura Pā for their tautoko of this kaupapa.
Kei ngā rangatira o Ngāti Tairi me Ngā Māhanga a Tairi, kei ngā whānau katoa o Oākura Pā, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Ōākuramatapū 2
Oil on canvas
500 x 700 mm
SOLD

Pakepaketai / Driftwood
Graphite and watercolour on cotton rag
480 x 330
SOLD

Ōākuramatapū 3
Oil on canvas
500 x 500mm
SOLD

Ōākuramatapū 1
Oil on canvas
500 x 500mm
SOLD

Ōākuramatapū 5
Oil on canvas
600 x 900 mm
$5000

I moemoeā ahau i te reo inapō
Graphite and watercolour on cotton rag
330 x 480
SOLD

Ōākuramatapū 4
Oil on canvas
500 x 500mm
$3000