Tihei Mauri Ora / "Breath of Life" | Print - Michael Crowley Art
Tihei Mauri Ora / "Breath of Life" | Print - Michael Crowley Art
Tihei Mauri Ora / "Breath of Life" | Print - Michael Crowley Art
Tihei Mauri Ora / "Breath of Life" | Print - Michael Crowley Art
Tihei Mauri Ora / "Breath of Life" | Print - Michael Crowley Art
Tihei Mauri Ora / "Breath of Life" | Print - Michael Crowley Art
Tihei Mauri Ora / "Breath of Life" | Print - Michael Crowley Art
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Tihei Mauri Ora / "Breath of Life" | Print

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Original Painting: SOLD - Purchased by Jon Stevens.

Limited edition fine art print of Michaels original artwork: Tihei Mauri Ora/Breath of Life.

  • Free standard shipping to anywhere in the world
  • Limited to 150 prints
  • Signed Certificate of Authenticity
  • Available in 3 sizes
  • Available in either paper or canvas

Guide: How to choose the right print.

 

Note: Please keep in mind that due to the difference between webpage screen and printing materials, printed images may look slightly different to the web images. 

About


Tihei Mauri Ora captures the Māori concept of Whakapapa, about family bonds, unity and living with purpose and confidence.

 The painting elements: 

Koru

The 2 Fronds of the Koru represent 2 concepts:

  • The first concept is that of growth, rejuvenation and connection through time and space; and
  • The second concept is the journey of Jons Ngati Tama ancestors from Taranaki New Zealand, down the west coast of Wellington (represented by the right Frond), then across Cook Strait, into Golden Bay (Onetahua), where they established their ancestral home (represented by the left Frond)

Carvings

The carvings over Jons left shoulder are the gods Papatuanuku or Earth Mother (left) and Ranginui or Sky Father (right). These gods connect and watch over Jon, his family and ancestors through time. The carvings were taken from the Tekoteko (at the architectural apex of Jons ancestral meeting house: Onetahua Marae) and were originally carved by famous Māori carver John Mutu. 

Never ending waves

The horizontal lines through the painting are the never ending waves which eminate from Jons Ngati Tama ancestors, and carry and deliver the values of love, wisdom and strength. This process is described in the Poem of the Painting:

"Yesterdays waves, 
Echo ancestral heartbeat,
On the shore,
Of tomorrows dreams."

Wairua

Over Jons right shoulder is his wairua. This is his soul, his life force, his alter ego, his subconscious, his non-physical being. The wairua processes and responds to Jons world, it connects with Jons ancestors, giving him purpose, direction and confidence.

Jon

Jon is depicted standing “on the shore of tomorrows dreams” (as we all do), and in this moment of stillness & quiet contemplation ancestral wave gently roll through as steady rhythmic heartbeats arriving through time and space delivering ancestral gifts. This is our concept of whakapapa, the purpose of family, the essence of life – Tihei Mauri Ora!

Collectively the painting is a tribute to family honouring whakapapa, wairua and life; a tribute to Jons family. 

Tihei Mauri Ora - Breath of Life!

 

Sizing

Material Size Chart
Size Bamboo Fine Art (Paper) Museum Canvas Total Limited Edition Prints
Small
60x44cm
595 645 150
Medium
90x66cm
1245 1295 150
Large
130x95cm
By request only 2495 100

 

Due to framing costs, Large paper prints are available by request only. 

Guide: How to choose the right print.

Shipping & Delivery

All prints are carefully wrapped in acid free tissue and placed inside a suitable protective hard cardboard tube together with Michael's Certificate of Authenticity and a Care/Handling guide.

  • Free standard shipping anywhere in the world
  • Delivery time: between 2-14 days
  • Tracking ID will be sent to your email upon dispatch

Guide: How to choose the right print.