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Art on a Moerewa door




 My youngest son and I only usually drive our cars around our town so once in a while we take one of them for a blast out of town. Last week we drove to the town of Moerewa in his car, about 30 minutes away so I could take photos of the murals they have around town.

Without knowing who painted it, this mural sits on the outside of a garage door covering one of the local shops and symbolizes Cape Reinga, a mountain, kiwis, birds, waves and I think lizards. It's very reminiscent of Maori artwork.

Linking up with Mural Monday.

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Sharon said…
It's beautifully done and it certainly looks good on that door.
7 February 2021 at 06:02
Tom said…
...a colorful find!
7 February 2021 at 09:09
William Kendall said…
Bright and colourful.
7 February 2021 at 11:15
Iris Flavia said…
I like it a lot. Wish we can go to the zoo again and maybe they have a real Kiwi? Would love to see some.
7 February 2021 at 21:43
Graham Edwards said…
I was going to say that it was a good blend of both cultures'art.
8 February 2021 at 06:37
At Home In New Zealand said…
That is cool. It must have been hard painting on a ridged door like that, they did it well.
8 February 2021 at 11:23
Veronica Lee said…
I love Maori art! And that is one cool mural!

Happy Monday, Amy!
8 February 2021 at 17:48
NatureFootstep said…
This is a very nice mural. :) Sharing bits and pieces of NZ. So nice to be able to go on adventure with your son. :)
8 February 2021 at 21:04
Sami said…
A much prettier garage door with such a bright mural.
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Amy.
9 February 2021 at 00:40
carol l mck said…
Impressive and colorful mural ~

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9 February 2021 at 02:57
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I love the mural you found.
9 February 2021 at 04:39
Bill said…
What a great find, it's beautiful.
9 February 2021 at 06:27
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
Absolutely fabulous way to help show NZ art. And on a garage door makes it even more special.
9 February 2021 at 10:18
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Wonderfully symbolic mural Amy, beautiful find 💙
11 February 2021 at 06:07
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