Recent Exhibitions:

2007
Kimihia – Te Arawa Festival Exhibition
Te Arawa Convention Centre – Rotorua, New Zealand

2006
Kamakakuokalani - Center for Hawaiian Studies
University of Hawaii, Manoa, Honolulu

Rahera : Tribute to Rahera Windsor
New Zealand House, London, England

 

Tribal affiliations/groups:
Te Arawa
Tuwharetoa
Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao

Probably the biggest factor in my decision to continue painting and making artworks is my sense of responsibility to my tribe, both to my ancestors and their art providing much of my inspiration, and to the future generations, my children and grandchildren for whom I continue the art tradition.

All that I value in art terms is encompassed in the art forms manifested in the wharenui (meeting house), the whakairo (carvings), the turapa (woven panels) and the raranga (weaving).

I feel fortunate to be living and working in my own tribal area. My references and resources are right on my doorstep, not to mention the counsel and encouragement of my kaumatua (elders).