Penu 

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  PENU
  by Michael Lothian

  “PENU” is the Tahitian word given to a pounder, such a pounder was used in the pounding of food, usually that of breadfruit. The “PENU” its self was made of stone (Basalt) or coral. Such implements are still used through out the islands, in the preparation of food. Some pounders held greater significance within pacific cultures. Here I have rendered this “PENU” in Oil paint on canvas. This is a painting that is part of a set of three paintings, though it can stand alone as a work within itself, separate of the others. The painting is 6”x8”inches.

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  Immovable Wahine - Wahine TOA.
  by Michael Lothian

  We men like to think of ourselves as pretty cool. like the earth revolves on an axis of us! – not likely! – hehe! But as i look into the communities every where, i see women more so then men, being the ties that bind families, communities. That indwelt spirit of solidarity and preservation for those abouts them, the resolve to sacrifice if need be in order for those around them to not go without! This is not a diss on men, we simply need to grow up, stop being selfish and step to the plate of life, then women wouldn’t be burdened with our short comings! Wahine – Hawaiian and Maori word for women or female, immovable Wahine! Immovable Wahines!