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.
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Ōākuramatapū 2
Oil on canvas
500 x 700 mm
SOLD
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Pakepaketai / Driftwood
Graphite and watercolour on cotton rag
480 x 330
SOLD
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Ōākuramatapū 3
Oil on canvas
500 x 500mm
SOLD
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Ōākuramatapū 1
Oil on canvas
500 x 500mm
SOLD
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Ōākuramatapū 5
Oil on canvas
600 x 900 mm
$5000
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I moemoeā ahau i te reo inapō
Graphite and watercolour on cotton rag
330 x 480
SOLD
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Ōākuramatapū 4
Oil on canvas
500 x 500mm
$3000