Te Aupikinga a Tāwhaki Limited Edition Art Print by Madison Redman

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2025 Matariki Charity Art Print 

This piece depicts Tāwhaki on his ascent to Ngā Rangi Tūhāhā (the celestial heavens), with Matakarepō / Whaitiri / Hine-nui-te-Pō guiding him from below. The Mother, Matariki, sits above him lighting the way. 

Matariki is one of the most ancient Atua, she is the mother, her daughters are; Tupuānuku, Tupuārangi, Waitī, Waitā, Waipunarangi, Ururangi, Pōhutukawa and Hiwa-i-te-Rangi. Together they form the Matariki constellation. At the beginning of the year, the lines of stars that form Matariki-Tautoru-Takurua, create an inclined staircase (Te Ara Poutama). The poutama pattern represents Tāwhaki’s ascent in pursuit of higher knowledge and wisdom. At the end of the year, these stars set in the west, following the same line. This is the pathway to Rarohenga. 

Allocation of proceeds

100% of the retail price from each print sold will be donated to Women's Refuge.

Limited Edition of 20 (sold out)

Signed & numbered byMadison Redman, Kapowai
Printed by endemicworld on warm white textured 100% cotton rag w/ archival inks
Size A2 (420mm x 594mm)
Framing style contact us for framing options

About Madison Redman (Kapowai)

Madison Redman (Kapowai) is of Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa and Ngāpuhi descent. 
Madison works full-time in Titirangi, where she was born and raised, as 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.

Madison feels privileged to be able to contribute to Toi Māori and believes that a key aspect of Matariki is acknowledging and honouring those that have passed, including tūpuna from long ago and the pūrākau from those times.  

“I feel that Matariki is a really important celebration for Aotearoa, a time for us to come together - tangata whenua and tangata tiriti alike, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to contribute.  Women's Refuge is a kaupapa that is close to my heart and I am grateful to help bring awareness and support to those whānau that are living in situations that are unsafe.”