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Making Hei MatauThe fish-hook shape of the hei matau finds its origins in Māori legend, which says that the North Island of New Zealand was once a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner Maui using only a woven line and a bone hook. Legend holds that the shape of Hawke Bay is that of the hei matau, which caught in the fish's side. I was having lunch one Sunday with the family, when the design struck me, I left my lunch and started straight away – I felt I could have finished it the same day. And I was delighted at how easy it evolved. It still weighed 5-7 kgs but today hangs on their wall as requested. "I have given Brett two commissions for his art, one for a business and one personally. His work is exceptional, he works within time frames given and it is great to get updated pictures along the process. Aesthetically, his work touches many senses, its beauty to the eye, the coolness of the touch, and a sense of calmness to the heart."
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