I finished my Matariki art today. It is the southern lights and Matariki. I used some newsprint, a pencil, scissors, a photo of a mountain, A4 black paper, pastel chalks, stars, hairspray, white mounting paper and a glue stick. I really like the final creation. Do you like it?
Me and my class have been learning about Matariki. Matariki is 700 stars, but only 7-9 can be seen by the naked eye. It is also when Maori stop hunting and start planting and getting ready for spring. Here is a Matariki legend: Tawhirimatea was angry because of the separation of his parents, and got so angry his ripped out his eyes. He threw his eyes into space and they became stars. Here is the video:
NOTE: Read the English on the bottom of the video because it speaks Maori
