Creative ID: 663
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Based in: Northland
Where I'm available:
Whangarei
Whangarei
My arts or creative practice (including details about my specific focus within that art form/practice and my strengths):
Initially my creative journey began within the art of tā moko, specifically contributing to the resurgence of customary tools and practices. Tā moko has provided many opportunities to understand other creative disciplines such as printmaking, painting, sculpture, installation, and design.
My track record of experience and success - or the track record of experience and success of the creative or artist that I will partner with:
- 2021 – Involved in Innovative Streets Initiative – Northland
- 2020 – Won a local supreme sculpture award and people’s choice award
- 2020 – Installation at local arts community memorial park
- 2019 – Turama Festival Auckland City. Ta Waha IV – String installation
- 2019 – He Puawai: Certificate in Adult/Tertiary Teaching; Teaching @ NorthTec, Maunga Kura Toi, Toi Te Waingarahu
- 2018 – Bachelor of Maori Art
- 2018 – Postgraduate Diploma MVA w/ Massey University; Tatau i Mo'orea. Aotearoa Delegation. Tattoo Gathering in Tahiti
- 2017 – Maunga Kura Toi, Toi Te Waingarahu
- 2017 – Bachelor of Maori Art w/ NorthTec
- 2016 – Nimkii Aazhibikong – Tattoo Gathering in Northern Ontario, Canada
- 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2020 – He Tangata, He Tangata exhibition
- 2014 – Printapalooza w/ Te Kowhai Print Trust
- Kokiri Putahi – 7th International Indigenous Artist Gathering @ Kohewhata Marae
Describe the experience you have had working with children or young people, teaching or facilitating creative processes:
- Currently I am a tutor for Maunga Kura Toi teaching adults
- 2019 - ACE (Adult Community Education) – ran woodblock printing workshop
- 2018 – Te Kapehu Whetu – ran a creative workshop for year 8 students
Why I want to be part of the Creatives in Schools programme and how my involvement will link to my creative practice:
School is where I became aware of my own creative abilities. At that stage all I really had access to was pen and paper, so it is exciting to be in a position to share with the younger generation what is possible in a creative atmosphere.