Artist & Photographer

Ko Ngāti Maniapoto me Ngāti Porou tо̄ku iwi

Ko Ngāti Rora me Te Whānau ā Rerewa tо̄ku hapu

Ko Mangaokewa me Waiapu tо̄ku awa

Ko Rangitoto me Hikurangi tо̄ku maunga

Ko Te Tokanganui-A-Noho me Hinepare tо̄ku marae

Keelin is an artist completing his fourth year of his Bachelor of Design (with Honours) majoring in Photography at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa.

Throughout his study, Keelin has illustrated children’s books for Rangitāne o Wairau about Te Pokohiwi o Kupe; exhibited photography about Kupe’s voyage overseas with Photocitizens; and exhibited works at the NZ Art Show earlier this year. He aims to build an understanding of our pūrākau and perspectives through visual imagery.