{"title":"Ariana Tikao","description":"\u003cp\u003eAriana Tikao is a celebrated voice in the world of arts and culture, known for her profound connection to her Māori heritage and her ability to weave that rich cultural tapestry into her work. As an artist and writer, Tikao explores themes of identity, tradition, and spirituality, offering readers a unique glimpse into her cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in her collection is \u003cem\u003ePepeha Portal\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that delves into the significance of pepeha—a traditional form of introduction in Māori culture. Through her insightful writing, Tikao invites readers on a journey of self-discovery and cultural appreciation, making her work both enlightening and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTikao's collections are perfect for those interested in exploring the depths of Māori arts and cultural expression. Her engaging and thoughtful prose not only educates but also captivates, making each book a valuable addition to any arts and culture collection. Whether you are already familiar with Māori traditions or are new to exploring them, Tikao's work provides an accessible and enriching experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pepeha-portal-by-ariana-tikao-9781991348197","title":"Pepeha Portal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePepeha Portal\u003c\/i\u003e is the keenly anticipated debut poetry collection from New Zealand Arts Laureate Ariana Tikao. Rooted in Kāi Tahu identity, the collection chronicles a homecoming and offers a moving account of memory, place, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Tikao left the city after the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. In 2023, she was awarded the Ursula Bethell Residency at the University of Canterbury and returned to live in a place that was both deeply familiar and astonishingly new. Written largely during this period, \u003ci\u003ePepeha Portal\u003c\/i\u003e is shaped by stories embedded in the landscape—many long erased by colonialism and only recently exposed by cultural as much as geological shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResponding to suburban landscapes and tīpuna places, personal memory and ancestral voice, \u003ci\u003ePepeha Portal\u003c\/i\u003e considers how language, whakapapa, and whenua act as portals to belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nationwide Book Distributors Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47329718894828,"sku":"9781991348197","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b1514589c6fca0a90147d29edff7b0d8.jpg?v=1771889850"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ariana-tikao.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}