Pulengangana Tumbler It is my mother who

It is my mother who taught me my first sewing skills

Following on from the hugely popular Kuwi's First Egg

Image size: 190mm x 480mm

Edition of 100

Pulengangana Tumbler It is my mother whoScreenprint Edition of 30 1000mm x 700mm My work is based upon the ancient Pacific Island art form of lalava (lashing) that was used for joining and binding materials together. Meters of coloured sennit (kafa) were wound and tied so as to create distinct geometric patterns that were a well established part of daily life. I believe lalava patterns were a mnemonic device for representing a life philosophy. Lalava patterns advocated balance in daily