About this painting

Taratara is a maunga tūpuna of our people, Ngāti Pou and Ngāti Rangimatamāmoe, hapū of Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa. Maunga are revered as ancient kaitiaki, often personified as living ancestors who embody the spirit and presence of the taniwha. 

‘Taratara’ tells the story of our maunga tūpuna, Taratara, standing alongside his two wives, Okaha-hiria and Turou. Together they represent the enduring connection between our people, our ancestors, and the whenua, while acknowledging the many tūpuna whom Taratara has watched over and protected throughout the generations..

Media acrylic on board
Artwork Size 800mm x 1200mm
Framed Size 830mm x 1230mm

Framing Style unframed, for framing options see above.
The Tray Frame option offers a contemporary framing choice to protect and visually enhance the artwork to another level. 

About the Artist

Madison Redman is of Ngāti Kahu Ki Whangaroa and Ngāpuhi descent. She is a multidisciplinary artist, with a practice including tā moko, painting, raranga (weaving) and printmaking. Her work explores themes around pūrākau and Ātua Māori, drawing inspiration from traditional carving, kōwhaiwhai and tukutuku/tāniko. She works from a private studio in Titirangi, Tāmaki Makaurau.