The Scented Pathway | Santie Cronje

Named after and inspired by the Waikato's beautiful Mount Pirongia, (Maori name: Pirongia-o-Te Aroaro-ō-Kahu), that translates to "the scented pathway of Kahu". The name comes from the story of Kahupekapeka, a Tainui tupuna, who named many peaks in the Waikato region after traveling inland from Kāwhia, searching for medicinal plants.

Pirongia symbolizes a place of healing and Maori view Pirongia as a reciprocal relationship, where looking after and respecting the mountain will in return provide for them. 

Dimensions: 1220mm x 605mm 

Medium: Original Acrylic on stretched canvas, ready to hang.

Artist Bio

Santie Cronje is an established artist based in the beautiful South Waikato region. As a visual storyteller, her artistic process and personal experiences intertwine in her paintings. She draws inspiration from beautiful landscapes that leave a lasting impression, stories from her travels, or her journey as a young adult moving to New Zealand from South Africa in 1999. Santie has been exhibiting through galleries since 2008 and her paintings have featured in New Zealand art calendars, articles, and books, including ‘New Zealand Gallery’ and more recently, '101 Contemporary Waikato Artists' by Peter Dornauf. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Pretoria in South Africa. Her work is held in private collections both in New Zealand and abroad.