Aitanga- AIO

Aitanga

Artist: Wiremu Barriball
Material: Canvas print 
Finish: Gallery wrapped over timber frame

The unseen threads of whakapapa, the quiet knowing of those who came before—Aitanga speaks to our deep connections, not just to people, but to wairua, whenua, te taiao.

Now unveiled in Aio, a colourway that whispers serenity. Soft, muted tones reflect the stillness of dawn, the hush of mist rolling over the whenua, the gentle exhale of tūpuna watching over us. Aio is peace, balance, and the quiet strength that comes from knowing who you are.

Glossary

• Aitanga – Kinship, ancestry, or lineage; a reflection of connection to those who came before.
• Aio – Peace, tranquility, balance, and harmony.
• Whakapapa – Genealogy, lineage, and the interconnectedness of people, places, and the spiritual realm.
• Wairua – Spirit or soul; the unseen essence that connects us beyond the physical world.
• Whenua – Land, but also deeply symbolic of identity, belonging, and ancestry.
• Tūpuna – Ancestors; those who came before us and continue to guide us.