School holidays + road trip + cousins & friendships = mural at Ngongotaha Primary School! The fun part about we do is that we get to cram everything we do into a weekend, a car & out comes a mural that incorporates the stories of a space & the heart of a school. Once housing the native school, the building was a significant site for a work that incorporates the Korimako (Bellbird) & the poutama design that speaks about obtaining knowledges & wisdom. A design style that blen

We recently had the honour of facilitating a workshop & teaching series at the prestigious school of Māori Visual Arts in Gisborne - Toihoukura. Established by Ivan Ehau in 1990 & with his passing the same year the now Prof Steve Gibbs stepped in to continue building on the momentum. Senior leadership soon included noted Tā Moko artist, printmaker & sculptor Derek Lardelli & many amazing & talented tutors & senior lecturers who continue to pave the way for up & coming artist