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Ko au te Whenua - I am the Land

Ko au te Whenua - I am the Land

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I am the land

Ko au te whenua, ko te whenua ko au

I am the land and the land is me.

— Whakataukī (Māori proverb)

We don't just belong to the land - we are part of it.

The whenua beneath our feet is tied to who we are, where we come from and how we find our place in the world. At the centre of this print, a tūī watches over the land and sea, carrying that connection between people and place.

There is something powerful about knowing where you belong. For many people, Aotearoa is home - and for those living far away, that connection can remain just as strong.

A piece of Aotearoa to carry with you, wherever you are in the world.

Arohanui Aotearoa.



Art Print Details

  • Each print is hand signed
  • Matte archival cotton rag 320gsm paper (photocopy paper is 60gsm)
  • Slightly textured with a natural white tone — no artificial brighteners
  • Archival inks guaranteed for 100+ years
  • Presented on a black matboard in a clear cellophane sleeve — arrives ready to gift
  • Please allow an extra 7 days for delivery if framing is required

Dimensions

Framed Print Sizes

  • A5 — 240 x 310 mm — perfect for a desk, shelf, or smaller wall space
  • A4 — 300 x 400 mm — great for a bedside table, hallway, or grouped with other prints
  • A3 — 390 x 500 mm — a solid wall piece that holds its own in most rooms
  • A2 — 510 x 690 mm — a real statement piece, ideal for a living room or entryway

Unframed Print Sizes

  • A5 — 148 x 210 mm
  • A4 — 210 x 297 mm
  • A3 — 297 x 420 mm
  • A2 — 420 x 594 mm
  • Gift ready - no need for framing
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