Visionary Arts
The cloak of love that binds and protectsHE KOROWAI AROHA
The cloak of love that binds and protects. This piece is a reminder to follow the path that is right for you.
To trust in the stirring in your soul - the karanga of your tupuna.
Rapua he ara tika mou ake!
From the primordial womb, the ancient re-membering - the waters of creation held space for new life. As you embark on your new pathway - may you be reminded of the depth of foundation you come from, your roots, your ancestry, the whispers and calling of your souls highest knowing.
This piece is an activation of love. It is a reminder to always be true to you. Your voice. Your heart beat + know that no matter what, you are held by the love of your ancestors always.
This piece depicts ancient patterns and memory of Hawaiiki, Uenuku and the journey of a wahine through the many realms she must embark through motherhood.
He Korowai Aroha brings life, vitality, navigation, direction and faith.
“He Korowai Aroha” - the cloak of love that binds and protects.
Acrylic on canvas by Charlotte Manawanui Christie
This piece tells a sacred story — one of the enduring, unshakeable love that a mother holds for her tamariki, both within the womb and beyond it, in this world and the next. It is a tribute to the courage it takes to trust the quiet guidance of our tūpuna — the whispers of the ancestors, the karanga of the soul — and to follow a path that is true. A path aligned with the wellbeing of pēpi, with wairua, and with purpose.
It is a reminder that we are never alone. Our ancestors walk beside us, guiding our steps and lighting the way — reminding us that there is always a path forward, even when it is hard to see.
This work speaks to Tino Rangatiratanga — the sovereignty of self, the strength in standing in one’s truth. It reflects Mana Motuhake — the sacred right to care deeply and fiercely for what matters most. This is the essence of Kaitiakitanga — guardianship, protection, and reverence for life in all its forms.
This piece embodies the power of love — not a passive love, but a fierce and generative one. A love that holds us all to account, that asks us to rise for those who matter most. It is a call to remember who we are, and the sacred responsibility we carry.
May this piece offer comfort, strength, and inspiration to all who encounter her. May she whisper stories of remembrance — of reclaiming truth, rediscovering voice, and returning to the innate beauty and sanctity within.
May she help guide our young ones in making informed choices, grounded in aroha, dignity, and the wisdom of our ancestors — planting the seeds of a future in harmony with life.
May we never forget the sanctity we carry as wāhine — as mokopuna of Papatūānuku. Guardians of creation, dreamers, singers of ancient songs. Birthing new life into form, and carving out new worlds for our babies to thrive.
Women of Peace, Sound Vibration + HealingHine Pu-te-Hue
Ko te Mareikura o te Hā, o te Whare Tangata.....o te Uha o te Wahine me te Rongoā o nga taonga puoro me te ihirangaranga
Hine Pu te Hue is the Goddess of sound, peace, fertility, childbirth and creation. She assists alongside Hina-te-iwaiwa in the realms of birthing and creation. This includes transformation of the spirit, mind, body and soul. She is medicine woman and holds potent medicine in her vision.
The vibrant colours within this painting represent the many energies and life essence that come into form through sound, embodiment and breath.
The two kahu represent balance, guardians/kaitiaki and masculine/feminine balance.
The sun represents the highest vibration emanating and shining into and through her vessel. It setting in the distance represents an element of rest, calm and peace.
The hue represents the womb, the pulse and breath of Papatuanuku and her sound creates vibration that creates life.
She is a womb healer, a harmoniser of sound and energy.
She brings peace and clears the pathway for love, connection + wholesome vibration.
As a taonga, this peace will guard your home.
She will hold the mauri of arohā and remind you of your true essence as wahine - as mama - is to hold the vibration of love...as we are the heart beat of our home.
This piece was created in the midst of deep change, of transformation and truth.
May she bring your heart, body, mind and soul strength and nurture as you continue to unfold along your pathway divine sister.
HINE PU TE HUE - GODDESS OF SOUND, VIBRATION + PEACE
print by Charlotte Manawanui Christie
This Atua-Wahine comes from the realm of Rongo. She brings peace, vibration and ora...she is connected to the pulse of Papatuanuku and reminds us to slow down, to breathe and be in our centre. She embodies aroha, fertility and creation. She works on the whare tangata/womb and on healing bloodlines, whakapapa ora and releasing trauma from the cells. Hine Pü te Hue uses sound to realign, to remind us of the depth of our knowing. The wisdom that sits within our womb and that through the vibration of love - all may be released, transmuted and made whole.
Mayan + Maori Goddess of HealingIxchel - Medicine Woman
This Atua-Wahine guards and protects the realms of childbirth,fertility + healing. Ixchel whakapapa
originates from Meso-America/Central America and upholds great honour and prestige in the Mayan
world. For Maori, her attributes are similar is to Hina-te-iwaiwa. Being cyclical in her nature, she governs
and works with the moon cycles, the tides, emotions, the waters within and also the flames offertility and
conception and healing. Ixchel is the Goddess ofthe Rainbow. She navigates realms within realms, she
has a fierce strength and gentleness that heals and transmutes. She is honoured as the atua wahine of
women
'
s health and wellbeing. Old stories from the ancient ones speak ofthe whakapapa ties Maori have
with the Mayan people. Some say both originate from the same star. Ixchel brings medicine, truth, healing and rebirth.
IXCHEL - MAYAN MEDICINE WOMAN
Acrylic Print A4 Size
By Charlotte Manawanui Christie
This Atua-Wahine guards and protects the realms of childbirth, fertility + healing. Ixchel’s whakapapa originates from Meso-America/Central America and upholds great honour and prestige in the Mayan world. For Maori, her attributes are similar is to Hina-te-iwaiwa. Being cyclical in her nature, she governs and works with the moon cycles, the tides, emotions, the waters within and also the flames of fertility, conception and healing. Ixchel is the Goddess of the Rainbow. She navigates realms within realms. She has a fierce strength and gentleness that heals and transmutes. She is honoured as the atua wahine of women's health and wellbeing. Old stories from the ancient ones speak of the whakapapa ties Maori have with the Mayan people. Some say both originate from the same star. Ixchel brings medicine, truth, healing + rebirth.
MURIWAI
This ancient goddess was a navigator, a captain, a wahine toa of the ancient homelands, pathways and natural song lines. Working alongside our ancient guardians, the tohora - the whales - the stars, and the winds…Muriwai is a leader of her people. A brave soul, anchored by the call of her ancestors.
Muriwai comes from the ancient tides. the swirling waters of Hawaiiki. from the rising sun in the east, to the setting in the west. she moves. She knows how to navigate. When she is called, she goes. When she is awoken, she rises. When she is asked to lead, she does so with her truth and heart aligned. She holds with her the flames + sacred ahi (fire) of the ancient ones. The old timelines and lunar cycles that were honoured and existed before the clock. the natural laws of creation. the oneness. She knows who she is and how to set a new path. where she chooses to light her flame, she does so with grace + honour of all her bloodlines, whakapapa and lineage.
May she bless your way sister, and give you great strength as you set forth upon your journey of remembrance.
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All knowledge is just re-membering, as all of creation is a part of life’s longing for itself.
All of my creations come from a place of deep remembrance. Many times, I create without planning, without knowing who and what is going to come through on the canvas - but I simply allow the process to unfold.
Many stories are told through this visual arts process and it would be my deepest honour to bring yours to life.
Prints Available for Purchase:
IXCHEL - MAYAN MEDICINE WOMAN
Acrylic Print A4 Size
By Charlotte Manawanui Christie
This Atua-Wahine guards and protects the realms of childbirth, fertility + healing. Ixchel’s whakapapa originates from Meso-America/Central America and upholds great honour and prestige in the Mayan world. For Maori, her attributes are similar is to Hina-te-iwaiwa. Being cyclical in her nature, she governs and works with the moon cycles, the tides, emotions, the waters within and also the flames of fertility, conception and healing. Ixchel is the Goddess of the Rainbow. She navigates realms within realms. She has a fierce strength and gentleness that heals and transmutes. She is honoured as the atua wahine of women's health and wellbeing. Old stories from the ancient ones speak of the whakapapa ties Maori have with the Mayan people. Some say both originate from the same star. Ixchel brings medicine, truth, healing + rebirth.
HINE PU TE HUE - GODDESS OF SOUND, VIBRATION + PEACE
print by Charlotte Manawanui Christie
This Atua-Wahine comes from the realm of Rongo. She brings peace, vibration and ora...she is connected to the pulse of Papatuanuku and reminds us to slow down, to breathe and be in our centre. She embodies aroha, fertility and creation. She works on the whare tangata/womb and on healing bloodlines, whakapapa ora and releasing trauma from the cells. Hine Pü te Hue uses sound to realign, to remind us of the depth of our knowing. The wisdom that sits within our womb and that through the vibration of love - all may be released, transmuted and made whole.
“He Korowai Aroha” - the cloak of love that binds and protects.
Acrylic on canvas by Charlotte Manawanui Christie
This piece tells a sacred story — one of the enduring, unshakeable love that a mother holds for her tamariki, both within the womb and beyond it, in this world and the next. It is a tribute to the courage it takes to trust the quiet guidance of our tūpuna — the whispers of the ancestors, the karanga of the soul — and to follow a path that is true. A path aligned with the wellbeing of pēpi, with wairua, and with purpose.
It is a reminder that we are never alone. Our ancestors walk beside us, guiding our steps and lighting the way — reminding us that there is always a path forward, even when it is hard to see.
This work speaks to Tino Rangatiratanga — the sovereignty of self, the strength in standing in one’s truth. It reflects Mana Motuhake — the sacred right to care deeply and fiercely for what matters most. This is the essence of Kaitiakitanga — guardianship, protection, and reverence for life in all its forms.
This piece embodies the power of love — not a passive love, but a fierce and generative one. A love that holds us all to account, that asks us to rise for those who matter most. It is a call to remember who we are, and the sacred responsibility we carry.
May this piece offer comfort, strength, and inspiration to all who encounter her. May she whisper stories of remembrance — of reclaiming truth, rediscovering voice, and returning to the innate beauty and sanctity within.
May she help guide our young ones in making informed choices, grounded in aroha, dignity, and the wisdom of our ancestors — planting the seeds of a future in harmony with life.
May we never forget the sanctity we carry as wāhine — as mokopuna of Papatūānuku. Guardians of creation, dreamers, singers of ancient songs. Birthing new life into form, and carving out new worlds for our babies to thrive.