Ships, Colonies, Commerce is a continuation of Waenganui and a broadening of the conditions brought about by colonialism in Aotearoa. The title is sourced from an excerpt found on Page 137 of William Pember Reeves’ book – Ao Tea Roa, The Long White Cloud.

Above: The cover of the first edition which was published in London in 1898.

Waenganui and Ship, Colonies and Commerce Acrylic 2018