It seems like only yesterday we got the announcement that Auckland would be moving back into Level 3 Lockdown, and now here we are, less than a week (fingers crossed) until we safely move into Level 2! Its been a busy couple of days for our Shop Manager Jack to reschedule everyones missed appointments but now that thats all done, it’s time to relax before we reopen on Tuesday the 2nd of September and start slinging some fresh tatts! I know that I can’t wait to get a new piece, or 3 haha!
Our artists have been keeping busy during lockdown so lets take a look at what they have been up to…
MAMAKU by Fern Ngatai
Tā moko apprentice Fern Ngatai created this beautiful A2 painting; MAMAKU. Inspired by her recent Moko Wananga Trio in Rotorua where she learnt about the Mamaku which is is the tallest and fastest growing New Zealand native tree fern. This piece is her interpretation of the fern leaves.
MARANGA MAI by Fern Ngatai
The second piece Fern created is this A2 drawing called MARANGA MAI, which translates to Wake up in English!
Fern created this piece as a drive to get out of bed in the morning to create something and do something positive with her day. Lockdown has been a hard and confusing time for everyone, so channelling her energy into something creative gave her purpose and a sense of productivity!
Fern is an incredible multimedia artist and currently apprenticing under Manawa Tapu at Sunset Tattoo. She is still charging apprentice rates and has time at the the end of September to tattoo you. Please get in touch with us via email or through the contact page on our website to inquire about a booking with Fern, and contact her directly through instagram; @flows_by_rau to inquire about a commission piece of artwork.
Sunset Tattoo is the home of some of New Zealand’s most celebrated tattooists, and located on Cross Street of Central Auckland, just behind iconic Karangahape Road (K Road). We specialise in timeless, professional tattoo styles such as Japanese, Maori, America/western traditional and black work. With a friendly team, a gorgeous studio and decades of knowledge we would love to help you with your next tattoo project. For more information, get in touch with us.
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