Madonna with Moko
Medium: Carrara marble
Dimensions: 230 x 145 x 75 mm
Year: 2001
For sale
Background: The ta moko on the face of this carving is based on Patorama Tamatea's wooden carving of the Madonna and Child as a commission to the Catholic Church. The carving was rejected as it was considered that the patrons of the church would not accept an image of the Madonna in Maori terms. Placing the ta moko on the image of the Madonna by Michelangelo was my way to validate and reinforce both versions.