John McCaskill's artwork draws on the ancient Polynesian symbol of the makau (fish hook), revered for its connection to strength, sustenance, and safe passage across the ocean. Created while living in Hawai‘i, the piece is layered with indigenous and tribal-inspired patterns that echo the rhythms of the sea and the guiding hand of ancestral wayfarers. Part of the artist’s Wayfaring series, the work speaks to the enduring legacy of navigation, exploration, and cultural transmission—charting a path shaped by those who came before, and inspiring journeys still to come.