From the River Teatowels 'The beak like shapes made

'The beak like shapes made by waves around the volcanic sugar loaf islands off Taranaki

and even so there are variations which enhance this print edition

From Te Papa Collections by George Lodge

NZ Greenstone and sterling silver

Etched sterling silver

From the River Teatowels 'The beak like shapes madeAcrylic on canvas 650mm x 700mm From the River was inspired by Tanya Blong's reading of The Mermaid of Black Conch by Trinidad and Tobago writer Monique Roffey. The novel captivated her and became the starting point for this work. Through mythology, she explores what it means to seek reassurance when the real world feels uncertain. Through these beings, she examines how belief is formed, how hope is sustained, and how imagination can restore a sense