Nick 2009 Artist: Julie Kipa - limited edition brooch pin art work, 2009.
Pewter plated enameled brooch - signed by the artist, approx 90mm long.
last of a popular design so be in quick great worn on hats, coats and as bag badges
"To steal something, to cheat of defraud somebody. The tick is a highly recognised form that has been branded by nike with its connotations of correctness. A maori symbolic system has been imposed on Nick".
This work addresses questions regarding consumerism and branding and consideration of cost to the original are real decisions that Maori have to make about their culture today - to participate, to face cultural theft, or cultural expiration.
available for a limited time on Trademe
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