Zoë Bell
Kei Te Noho Me Nga Rākau
Te Āti Awa
Te Takarangi is a spiral of physical and spiritual energy, growth and decay. This represents the dynamic circles of life. Once one fades, another grows in its place. Flowing, intertwining and interconnecting.
Bachelor of Design with Honours
‘Kei Te Noho Me Nga Rākau’ is a deeply personal and explorative project on my whakapapa and the ways I have been connecting with that through the practice of Rongoā Māori (spiritual and natural healing). A project designed to remind us that we are not alone. That we are not alienated from this earth, and we can return to reconnection and reciprocation with the land. Ko au Papatūānuku, ko Papatūānuku ahau. I am Mother Earth and Mother Earth is me.