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This contemporary Art work is one of the freshest new pieces from dynamic Maori artist Mike Paora, AKA SOMg.   Constructed with detailed and innovative pattern work, highlighting the beautiful natural glow of the timber & designed in a typically inventive SOMg style. This Artwork is made from 1...

This contemporary Art work is one of the freshest new pieces from dynamic maori artist Mike Paora, AKA SOMg.    Designed with a beautiful symmetry, highlighted with stunning contrasting tones & created in a typically inventive SOMg style. This Artwork is made from 100% reclaimed Native Rimu, and...

This contemporary Art work is one of the freshest new pieces from dynamic Maori artist Mike Paora, AKA SOMg.  Here he plays with a number of reclaimed timbers, and an array of inventive pattern work creating an incredibly original circular, sculptural Art Work.Within this Art work SOMg uses New Zea...

Made from reject Cedar with a triangular ripple effect, a faded scorch and an off-set clash line.  Framed in black painted Cedar with a 10mm negative detail.Size - 1435mm x 645mmAll art pieces are ready to hangThese innovative & original art works are designed and made in by SOMg.   They can also ...

Upcyled Kauri framing timber carved into a flowing parametric design inspired by SOMgs love of music.  The Kauri is coated in a vintage (well expired) CD50 timber preservative, & framed in a raw Siberian Larch.Size - 960mm height x 750mm width x 135mm depthAll art pieces are ready to hangThese inno...

This set of panels are made from upcycled Cedar strips assembled in a herringbone pattern and framed in black painted Cedar.  They can be hung on their own, or as a pair, or as a compliment to other Artwork.Size - Each panel is 885mm x 315mm Price is for both Panels as a set.All art pieces are rea...

SOMg has combined native harakeke and salvaged New Zealand native Rimu to create this contemporary fringed, crescent style work.  The rimu crescent has been textured and charred to create the incredible tone.Its form hints to the shape of a tribal neckpiece, and the unique combination of Native nat...

This SOMg Artwork is stunning. The beautiful tones and grain of the New Zealand native rimu, the detailed layered sculptural element, and the fusion with the natural harakeke, makes for a really breathtaking centre piece. Salvaged timber slithers including Totara, Rimu, Kauri, Kwila, Pine & Oak sl...

SOMg has combined native harakeke and salvaged New Zealand native Rimu to create this contemporary fringed Art Piece.  The rimu has been formed in the shape of an ornate breastplate, creating a very unique styled piece.Its form hints to the shape of a tribal neckpiece, and the beautiful combination...

This sundial mirror is made entirely from assorted salvaged timbers in a stunning circular design.SOMG uses an ancient Japanese technique of wood preservation called Yakisugi, which involves burning the timber to create the deep black charred colour, which has a beautiful depth and shine.Size - 1150...

This Diamond Art piece is created with salvaged New Zealand Native Rimu - Using inspiration from the Taniko pattern, SOMG plays with the stunning natural tones of the timber, contrast, symmetry and geometric detail.This Art piece can be hung in any orientation, either vertical or horizontal - and co...

This Diamond Art piece is created with salvaged New Zealand Native Rimu - Using inspiration from the Taniko pattern, SOMG plays with the stunning natural tones of the timber, contrast, symmetry and geometric detail.This Art piece can be hung in any orientation, either vertical or horizontal - and co...

This Diamond Art piece is created with salvaged New Zealand Native Rimu - Using inspiration from the Taniko pattern, SOMG plays with the stunning natural tones of the timber, contrast, symmetry and geometric detail.This Art piece can be hung in any orientation, either vertical or horizontal - and co...

This Diamond Art piece is created with salvaged New Zealand Native Rimu - Using inspiration from the Taniko pattern, SOMG plays with the stunning natural tones of the timber, contrast, symmetry and geometric detail.This Art piece can be hung in any orientation, either vertical or horizontal - and co...

This Diamond Art piece is created with salvaged New Zealand Native Rimu - Using inspiration from the Taniko pattern, SOMG plays with the stunning natural tones of the timber, contrast, symmetry and geometric detail.This Art piece can be hung in any orientation, either vertical or horizontal - and co...

This Diamond Art piece is created with salvaged New Zealand Native Rimu - Using inspiration from the Taniko pattern, SOMG plays with the stunning natural tones of the timber, contrast, symmetry and geometric detail.This Art piece can be hung in any orientation, either vertical or horizontal - and co...

Designed and made using salvaged Cedar, the natural tones and hues of the timber make this piece shine.  Constructed in a central ripple effect, playing on pattern & shadow & light, this art work would make a statement to any interior.SOMG combines his earthy classic timber skills, with his cutting...

Designed and made using a variety of salvaged timbers SOMG combines his earthy classic timber skills, with his cutting edge eye for design.From the top layer down the contrasting panels create a stunning composition- Salvaged timber slithers - Textured Rimu panel - Western red Cedar in Raranga patt...

Designed with a variety of native and imported salvaged timber slithers (Kauri, Rimu, Totara, Oak, Mahogany, Pine, Cedar, Japanese Cedar & Baltic Spruce).  SOMg stacks these slithers displaying their end grain creating a stunning texture.  Combined with the scorched western red Cedar, a polished R...