Lyall Tupe - Tipua

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Lyall Tupe
Tipua

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Artist Statement:
"Kia ora tatou. I knew nothing whatsoever about the term Tipua before this assignment. The little research I did, yielded some interesting accounts. The fact that Tipua were connected to our peoples paths one way or the other blew me away considering that it is not very common knowledge.

The decision to illustrate a female entity was decided by a faces jaw bone and it's hair that I saw flowing down by what I saw on the rocks surface within no time really. It's how I find my way into a piece usually. .                                               

The other thing of note is the subject of Manu. I decided to put one in on the top  left hand corner of the side with the female entity. Which is due to the tangi I attended on the first day of the gig. A gifted and we'll known singer on Waitara, where I live. The presence of a game and curious bird during this week has been very interesting and special. Lastly. A Manu was revealed to my utmost surprise not long after erecting the piece today. Something i never intended on at all. What I saw during this week of production was something totally different. I've this gigs experience and the company of the bro Tai Meuli. It's a shame that we couldn't go according to plan. But we are greatful that we managed to still be part of this event regardless. I thank you all for your willingness to assist. And you whanaungatanga. Kia ora tatou. Nga mihi. "
 

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