‘Te Motu o Kura’ Photograph by Rakai Karaitiana

Te Motu o Kura also known as Bare Island is captured here by Waimarama native artist Rakai Karaitiana. The high, untouched island is located near the shore of Waimarama Beach in Hawkes Bay. Rakai’s love of the ocean is a major theme throughout all his work whether it’s photography, illustration or a ceramic, he is a true product of his environment and where he grew up.