The central motivation of this piece is the
hexagon and pentagon. The hexagon represents macrocosm, everything larger than
ourselves, whilst the pentagon represents microcosm, the smaller scale down to
the minute. Six is the number of structure whilst five represents life.
I carefully duplicated the dimensions of the
areas in between the two shapes, and rotated them into position (shown in
white) forming a crafty composition of the classic Māori ‘Wheku’ design in a
most striking and simplified manner.
The ‘Wheku’ design not only displays a face, but expresses the foundation of our reality ‘Te Ao Mārama’ through mnemonics
subtly presenting the great feats of Tāne-nui-ā-Rangi who brought light and
knowledge into our realm.
I view Atua Māori as inter-dimensional
energies macrocosmically beyond, yet microcosmically integrated within us
through our spiritual and astral bodies. This system shows how consciousness is
within oneself yet simultaneously throughout the universe all at the same
moment.
Medium: Acrylic on canvas, with a carved native Tōtara frame
Dimensions: 1m x 1m
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