Artist Statement: This piece reflects the interplay and development of Maori culture within New Zealand's evolving landscape. Hidden cultural symbols and nature's destructive power both demonstrate and reveal the resilience of the people of Aotearua (New Zealand). Materials & Techniques: Silk, thickened acid dye, textile paint, polyester and rayon thread; bound resist, hand dyeing, stencilling, stamping, piecing, appliquéing, quilting.
