Rick Allender and Katy Cottrell and explore the connection between land and sea through intricate works crafted from natural wood veneers. Katy delves beneath the waves, illustrating native marine flora and fauna with a Victorian-era scientific flair. In contrast, Rick maps the reserve’s surface with bold, modernist marquetry inspired by its geography, human structures, and natural landmarks.  Together, their work offers a rich, layered tribute to Aotearoa’s maritime heritage, te taiao, and the enduring relationship between rākau (wood) and te moana (the ocean).