Te Aupōuri
Whakairo (Carving)
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Adornment/jewellery
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Collective(s):
In 1983 / 84, I was trained in whakairo rakau and wheua at Maraeroa Marae in Porirua under the expert eyes of Louis Te Kouarehua Kereopa. I went on to teach whakairo at Maraeroa and Whitireia Polytechnic for 17 years. I have demonstrated and exhibited nationally and internationally including San Diego USA, Noumea New Caledonia and Australia. Over the years I extended my scope to include design, drawing and painting.
More recently I have been exploring digital art and have been developing my knowledge and skill in carving pounamu.
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