Whaea & Pēpi | Stories Behind the Art
Mother and Baby
A mother holds her baby close within a richly patterned world of leaves, birds and sweeping curls. Their embrace gives the artwork a quiet centre, inviting reflection on tenderness, care and the strength of holding someone dear.
Download Whaea & Pēpi story (PDF)
4-page A4 leaflet · PDF · 2.0 MB
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A closer look at the story
The leaflet invites a closer look at the mother’s hands, the child and the surrounding forms, exploring the connections and care suggested by this contemporary artwork.