One of the special elements expressing hononga - which means union, connection, relationship or bond - and whakapapa, is the inclusion of the actual corrugated iron shed where Hoete’s grandfather used to work, which still stands on their homestead land at Matakana Island. As a dedication to his grandparents, he painted their portraits directly onto it, emphasizing their bond, strengthening a connection to them, their home and land. Linking to the central theme of the exhibition, it was important for him to return to the island to deconstruct the painted shed wall and reassemble it in the gallery space, bringing an authentic piece of Matakana into the gallery. The essential intimacy and connection brought together with Graham’s parents in this space connects and unifies the whanau.