Blue Moko is surrounded by a pool of vibrant blue and green hues that flow fluidly across the surface. The background is poured first — paint dancing freely, settling where it chooses, then left to dry naturally. Water becomes an essential element in this work, echoing my time living in New Zealand, my home — an island embraced by the sea and deeply connected to Māori culture.
The young urban Māori figure emerges from this oceanic field, his body marked with moko — a powerful expression of identity and pride. The interplay of light, shadow, and tattooed form celebrates heritage and strength, blending classical technique with contemporary energy.
This piece stands as both homage and evolution: a meeting of tradition and modernity, of water and skin, of cultural memory and personal reflection