Mate atu he tėtė kura, whakaeka mai tėtė kura

A fern frond dies, but another frond rises to take its place

With my artwork I try to amalgamate the cultural experience of a youth spent in New Zealand with the fast paced urban living of London, where I am currently based. There is a prevalent Maori and Pacific feel to my work, as seen through the Koru or fern frond. I attempt to draw the viewer into the bright fabric of Maori mythology with the appearance of the mythical monster the Taniwha as well as exploring traditional Maori weaving, flora and fauna. This rich background helps me explore the juxtaposition of the order of the city (sharp lines, work split into straight sections) with the chaotic wilderness of nature (random swirls of the unfurling koru and bright colours). This creates within me a sense of balance; a comfortable equilibrium between two very different yet equally beautiful worlds. I hope that a sense of this is conveyed through my work.

I am a firm believer that nothing in this world is static. As with all things my work will grow and change as I learn and explore new ideas and influences. I will build more and paint more and I hope that you will continue to visit and enjoy the ride.