Ko Wai Au - Reflection/Response!

Ko Wai Au - Reflection/Response

1. In 3 sentences, describe how you feel about your artwork you created?

             I feel very happy. I’m really proud of my artwork. I love the way it turned out

2. Describe the colour schemes you chose to use…

             I decided to have my border, koru’s and my three things cold colours and my background warm colours.

3. Maori motif and designs were an integral part of this artwork. Describe how you chose to use poutama, tapatoru and koru in your artwork…

              I used koru as my family members and pets, I also used some for the patterns on the sun. For poutama and tapatoru I used those for my border.

4. What is the aspect of your artwork you are most proud of and why?

              I think I am most proud of all of my artwork as dye got spilt all over it but it still looks great!

5. If you could change one aspect of your artwork for next time, what would it be and why?

             I think I would change the colour scheme around as I had the sun and a heart but my objects were cold colours so I couldn't colour them red or yellow.

6. Who is one other person in Rm 10 that you consider did an exemplary job of their artwork? What are your reasons why? I think Zoe’s artwork was pretty, she didn’t use a colour scheme but she made it work and it looks great

Tapatoru the Maori name for triangle. This design is a taniko pattern with two
triangles upside down and a diamond on the outside, the colours are bold and
the use of layer style effects is very beautiful.

Koru (spiral)
These Maori Designs are the Koru is the Beginning of Life. The Maori have taken their symbolism from the unfurled new leaf of the silver fern. It depicts new beginnings, growth and harmony. New Zealand is the home of the most beautiful ferns in the world

This design represents the taniko patterns the diamond, shape, the triangle
shape and the koru inside a triangle represents the well-being of one's journey
through life