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'A Student’s Journey'
2023
Mural
This mural creates a visual story of the students' journey when learning Te Reo at St Paul’s Collegiate School. Miriama says, "The sea represents the Te Reo journey, the ocean is vast, the journey will take time and like waves, the journey may be full of ups and downs."
The mural is designed so that its story is felt when students leave class. Miriama, who was commissioned by St Paul’s via Boon Art says, "Students travel down the stairs from dark (night) to light (daylight) symbolising the maatauranga Maaori (Maaori knowledge) they learn and take away each day. I have chosen vibrant colours to bring a feeling of excitement for the journey ahead and I have used the same red that can be seen in the handrails and waharoa."
A mangopare (hammerhead shark) leads the tangata (person) on the waka to their destination; the mangopare is the kaitiaki (guardian) within this work and is seen on the waka and in the handrail designs representing strength, leadership, agility, tenacity, unrelenting determination, courage, and wealth.
Location: Quad walkway (Hamilton Campus)
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