The painting was created by Jenny Mehrtens, a NZ artist who was very curious about her ancestors. She decided to make a series of artworks about various Maoris from the past. She based her paintings on old black and white photographs. The painting is made on oak wood, which gives the painting beautiful earthy and warm colors. “Making their Mark” becomes an absolute eye-catcher in your interior with a special story.

This girl's large, expressive eyes in this unique Maori-style painting immediately grab your attention. The beautiful drawings over it are completely symmetrical and contain gold leaf. The girl pictured was a real Maori and lived in New Zealand around 1910.

The artworks below by Jenny Mehrtens (NZ artist) are available at