PAPA TU ANUKA
This series is called Papa tu Anuka, meaning Mother Earth in Māori. In these photographs, I use New Zealand’s original landscape as a space for contemplation and reflection. I seek a reality that offers a counterbalance to our constant urge for control and speed.
The title Papa tu Anuka reflects this balance, as the Māori traditionally live in harmony with nature. In Māori mythology, Papa tu Anuka is also the name of one of the most important gods, representing natural forces. Alongside Papa tu Anuka is Ranginui, the Father of Heaven.
One of their children, Tane, the lord of all living things, is said to have separated heaven from earth, allowing light to fall upon the land and giving birth to the earth itself.
Interested in owning a print? Learn more here >
