Koiwi



Introducing Koiwi, a work that reflects on the bones within us and the bones that have come before us. This piece serves as a constant reminder to respect and appreciate where we stand as humans—those who have been and those who will continue to go. It speaks to continuity, whakapapa, and the enduring presence that remains long after life has moved on. Our bones are the last and only things to rest, encouraging us to take life day by day and to live authentically as ourselves, leaving no dust behind.

Details
  • Size: A2
  • Measurements: L 59.5 cm × W 42cm
  • Materials: Harakeke (handmade in Ngāi Tahu at a wānanga)

Koiwi embodies reflection and reverence, offering a powerful reminder of our connection to those before us and the importance of living fully and truthfully in the present.

Fern Ngatai is a tā moko artist and visual artist from Tāmaki Makaurau, raised on the whenua of Te Kawerau ā Maki. Her work is rooted in connection, culture, movement, and storytelling, often created on harakeke paper to honour memory, material, and identity. Each piece invites you to slow down and feel story through form and line.
All proceeds from this artwork go directly to the artist.


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