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Meanings
Symbolic Meanings
Some of the sculptures have specific symbolic meanings as they are influenced by Bronwyn's New Zealand heritage.
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Whanau (Family)
Whanau represents the strong bond of love, unity and protection among the family, including extended family and loved ones.
The love and support given to and by family is shown in this sculpture by the young fronds of the silver fern being lovingly protected by the older fronds which demonstrates the whole concept of the love and protection of the family.
The love and support given to and by family is shown in this sculpture by the young fronds of the silver fern being lovingly protected by the older fronds which demonstrates the whole concept of the love and protection of the family.
Whanau with Koru
Whanau represents the strong bond of love, unity and protection among the family, including extended family and loved ones.
The love and support given to and by whanau.
It is shown in this sculpture by the young fronds of the silver fern being lovingly protected by the older fronds which is the whole concept of the love and protection of the family.
The love and support given to and by whanau.
It is shown in this sculpture by the young fronds of the silver fern being lovingly protected by the older fronds which is the whole concept of the love and protection of the family.
Pikorua (The Twist)
The Pikoura represents the coming together of people, communities and cultures.
It represents the connection between people even when they move apart physically as well as different life times.
It represents the connection between people even when they move apart physically as well as different life times.
Whale Tail
The Whale Tale represents protection....as the whales used to circle the fishermen's canoes to protect them from the sharks.
It also represents speed and strength as well as the close bond between animal and human and respect for the sea and all life within it.
It also represents speed and strength as well as the close bond between animal and human and respect for the sea and all life within it.
Path of Life with Wave
The Path of Life represents that life carries on regardless with all it's twists and turns.
Having the wave within it represents having the ability to move forward on that path when feeling stuck.
Having the wave within it represents having the ability to move forward on that path when feeling stuck.
Path of Life with Korus
The path of life represents that the path of life carries on regardless with all it's twists and turns.
Having the Korus in it represents the coming together of two people on that path.
Having the Korus in it represents the coming together of two people on that path.
Path of Life with Heart
The Path of life represents that life carries on regardless with all it's twists and turns.
having the heart within it represents the love found along that path.
having the heart within it represents the love found along that path.
Fish Hook & Whale Tail
The Fish Hook represents abundance, good health and prosperity. Combined with the Whale Tale gives protection, speed and strength.
Also representing respect for the sea and all life within it as well as the abundance given by nature to sustain life, safe travel and close bond between animal and human
Also representing respect for the sea and all life within it as well as the abundance given by nature to sustain life, safe travel and close bond between animal and human
Mother and Child
The Parent and Child represents the love and protection given by an elder to a child. The nurturing and love given to help a child grow as is depicted in this design by the new frond of the silver fern being protected by the older frond.
Koru
The Koru is the uncoiling of the new frond of the silver fern and therefore represents new beginnings, growth, strength, peace and love. It very much symbolises positive change and awakening as well as harmoniously moving into a new phase of life.
Infinity Twist
The Infinity Twist is the single twist and is the symbol of eternity. It represents the coming together of two people and their underlying love. Also representing that love is eternal and when apart, their paths will cross again whether it be in this lifetime or another.
Reretahi (Harmony)
Reretahi represents purity, balance, calmness and spiritual awareness.
This sculpture is showingthat life is a balance of the fore elements: Air, Fire, Water and Earth.
The Air is represented by the negative spaces, Fire by the tip of the eternal flame, Water by the teardrop and the Earth by the Koru.
All four elements are harmoniously complimenting each other.
This sculpture is showingthat life is a balance of the fore elements: Air, Fire, Water and Earth.
The Air is represented by the negative spaces, Fire by the tip of the eternal flame, Water by the teardrop and the Earth by the Koru.
All four elements are harmoniously complimenting each other.
Heart (2)
The Heart represents love, emotional balance, compassion and generosity.
Generosity, because it can be given to someone who has generously given their heart and love to others.
It represents the strong bond of love and protection between two people, including friendships, and the nurturing needed to sustain that relationship.
Generosity, because it can be given to someone who has generously given their heart and love to others.
It represents the strong bond of love and protection between two people, including friendships, and the nurturing needed to sustain that relationship.
Fish Hook and Whale Tail
The Fish Hook represents abundance, good health and prosperity. Combined with the Whale Tale gives protection, speed and strength.
Also representing respect for the sea and all life within it as well as the abundance given by nature to sustain life, safe travel and close bond between animal and human
Also representing respect for the sea and all life within it as well as the abundance given by nature to sustain life, safe travel and close bond between animal and human
Fish Hook & Whale Tail
The Fish Hook represents abundance, good health and prosperity. Combined with the Whale Tale gives protection, speed and strength.
Also representing respect for the sea and all life within it as well as the abundance given by nature to sustain life, safe travel and close bond between animal and human
Also representing respect for the sea and all life within it as well as the abundance given by nature to sustain life, safe travel and close bond between animal and human
Double Koru
The Koru is the uncoiling of the new frond of the silver fern and therefore represents new beginnings, growth, strength, peace and love. It very much symbolises positive change and awakening as well as harmoniously moving into a new phase of life.
Having the two korus together, this design is representing the close bond between siblings, especially twins.
Having the two korus together, this design is representing the close bond between siblings, especially twins.
Kinship
Kinship is representing two kindred spirits. Shown in this sculpture by the two korus inter-twined. The Koru is the uncoiling of the new frond of the sliver fern and therefore represents new beginnings, growth, strength, peace and love. It very much symbolises positive change and awakening as well as harmoniously moving into a new phase of life.
Having the two korus together, this design is representing the close bond between siblings, especially twins.
Having the two korus together, this design is representing the close bond between siblings, especially twins.
Circle of Life
The Circle of life represents that the cycle of life has no beginning and no end.
Also representing inner harmony and balance and that everything has it's place within the circle of life.
Having the koru within it represents the continuous supply of love and growth given throughout life.
Also representing inner harmony and balance and that everything has it's place within the circle of life.
Having the koru within it represents the continuous supply of love and growth given throughout life.
Round Koru
The Koru is the uncoiling of the new frond of the silver fern and therefore represents new beginnings, growth, strength, peace and love. It very much symbolises positive change and awakening as well as harmoniously moving to a new phase of life.
Wave
The Wave represents power, purpose and direction along with tranquility of the mind.
It is very cleansing & intuitive and represents the ability of moving forward with life when feeling stuck because the wave is never stagnant.
It is very cleansing & intuitive and represents the ability of moving forward with life when feeling stuck because the wave is never stagnant.
Wave
The Wave represents power, purpose and direction along with tranquility of the mind.
It is very cleansing & intuitive and represents the ability of moving forward with life when feeling stuck because the wave is never stagnant.
It is very cleansing & intuitive and represents the ability of moving forward with life when feeling stuck because the wave is never stagnant.
Eternal Flame
The Eternal Flame symbolises the eternity of life itself.
The love that fuels life and the abundance of all that is needed to sustain life
It gives warmth to our body as well as our soul and it gives us the light that we need to get through our darkest time.
The love that fuels life and the abundance of all that is needed to sustain life
It gives warmth to our body as well as our soul and it gives us the light that we need to get through our darkest time.
Teardrop with Wave
The Teardrop represents healing, comfort, reassurance and positive energy. The reassurance comes into it because it can be given to someone going through a difficult time, illness or grievance as reassurance you will be by their side through their time of need.
Having the Teardrop within it represents having the ability to move forward when the time is right.
Having the Teardrop within it represents having the ability to move forward when the time is right.
Fish Hook
The Fish Hook represents abundance, good health and prosperity. Also representing respect for the sea and all life within it as well as the abundance given by nature to sustain life when nature is respected.
Heart
The Heart represents love, emotional balance, compassion and generosity.
Generosity, because it can be given to someone who has generously given their heart and love to others.
It represents the strong bond of love and protection between two people, including friendships, and the nurturing needed to sustain that relationship
Generosity, because it can be given to someone who has generously given their heart and love to others.
It represents the strong bond of love and protection between two people, including friendships, and the nurturing needed to sustain that relationship
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