Koru Art
My Papa has a very special name (Rare Toheriri Pohe). This name has been passed down from generation to generation. This is why he is the tallest koru.
My Nanny is the next tallest koru as she is my papa’s wife and now has the last name Pohe. She is a very special lady and I treasure her.
The next tallest koru is my mum. My mum is a very special lady to me as she is always there for me. She was a Pohe and then married. I put her as third koru because she is the youngest of 3 kids to my nanny and papa and she is also my mum. Inside my mum there is a small love heart koru and one on its own - this stands for the children mum lost.
Next to my mum is my step dad. He is the smallest of the standing korus. He is not a Pohe but married to a Pohe. He is special to me as he teaches me new things.
In between my mum and dad there are three children. I am the third wahine of my whanau carrying the Pohe name that is what makes me special. The fourth wahine is my sister. Her last name is Pohe-Hardaker so she carries both last name’s through her. The third tane in my family is my brother Kade. He represents both last names as well. He is the smallest of the three of us.
In the middle up the very top of my Papa and Nanny is my Uncle Martin. My uncle has passed away but was a very clever man and carried the Pohe name through his journey of his live. I put him up the top as he is the only boy out of his three siblings and he has passed away.
Down the very bottom between my Papa and Nanny is the first daughter of the siblings. She is not a Pohe as she took my nannys maiden name (Whaanga). In between her are her two children. I have made a love heart as they are both girls and carry the same last name. On the left side of the love heart is Aleisha who is the oldest daughter, the smaller one on the right side is Brooke the younger daughter.
great story kiana sounds like you had a good picture in your head.
ReplyDeleteKnowing your family whakapapa isn't the only thing that makes you special my baby, being proud of who you are, where you come from is just a small part of what makes you special Kiana. I love that you are happy with who you are. You are a beautiful girl whose family loves you very much. I couldn't be prouder. Love Mum xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece of art, and an amazing description of your family. It is really evident that you are proud of where you come from. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful post, Kiana. A beautiful photo of your amazing, meaningful art and your proud smile, alongside a special description of your whanau.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing :)
Fabulous artwork Kiana. You have written a meaningful description of your art - great job. I know that you are very proud of your artwork and you should be - this one deserves framing I think! Gluing it to a simple canvas would look good and you could glue a copy of your explanation on the back of the canvas so you can look back on it in years to come. Very special - keep up the fab work.
ReplyDeleteThat is so thoughtful that what you think of your family! I agree with all the comments you are beautiful and so is every thing you do! keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing photo and you art work. Cool writing too.
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome and I love your colour!
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