Tall Vessel | 'Aroha'Amber Smith is a ceramic artist and print maker based in Whakat (Nelson). Her work draws inspiration from te ao Maori and the nature surrounding us in Aotearoa. Her ceramics and prints spread messages of love, hope and self worth. Her work contains Whakatauk (Maori proverbs) and waiata (Maori songs), both in te reo and English to educate and connect. The words are wise and uplifting and give a beautiful feeling to the art, carrying a positive message