Kakahuria ki te Atawhai, clothed in kindness
Whaea Nan Walden-Moeung
Te Aitanga a Mahaaki
The project creates the world’s first 3D-printed korowai, using Māori methodologies to celebrate Te Ao Māori, decolonise spaces, and inspire dialogue on identity and heritage
The project creates wearable art, using Māori methodologies to celebrate Te Ao Māori, decolonise spaces, and inspire dialogue on identity and heritage in the 2024 wow show
The project creates 3D printed Toanga, using Māori methodologies to celebrate Te Ao Māori, decolonise spaces, and inspire dialogue on identity and heritage
Master of Design
Master of (Māori) Design
The project responds to the need to re-indigenise spaces in Aotearoa by creating the world’s first 3D-printed korowai—a contemporary artwork and symbol of decolonisation. Developed through Māori methodologies such as Noho, Wānanga, and Whakapapa, it will weave cultural identity, education, and design into one kaupapa. Exhibited across Te Whanganui-a-Tara, the korowai will honour Te Ao Māori and inspire dialogue on inclusivity, heritage, and strength. The x2 framed 3D printed Korowai will be blessed and gifted respectively to the WCC Miramar and Newtown libraries for hanging.
