Taranaki Tūturu, Ngāti Maruwharanui, Ngāti Maniapoto, Witināma, Tīpete me Rūhia

As a rangatahi ringaatoi from Porirua, my passion spans diverse artistic forms, with a focus on the beautiful traditions of tā moko and contemporary painting. Tā moko serves as a cultural compass, guiding my exploration of identity and heritage through the language of ink and skin. Painting, on the other hand, becomes a poetic medium to translate emotions and stories onto the canvas. I also have a deep passion for landscape architecture and find expression in capturing the beauty of Te Taio.

Through my mahi, I want to show others the lovely fusion of tradition and contemporary vision, sharing in the stories etched onto the canvas of my artistic journey.