Ko wai au? Who am I?Māori/Pākehā Artist Worldview

Kia Ora e te Whānau!

I come from a rich Whakapapa of Māori and European heritage, navigating the intersection of two cultural worlds. Growing up in Aotearoa, between the Bay of Islands and East Coast communities, my industrious farm upbringing and deep cultural roots have shaped my identity and commitment to innovative growth.

This diverse upbringing has inspired me to explore collaborative pathways within a digital practice, blending traditional knowledge with the timeless art of working with harakeke.

My heritage has gifted me not only a deep connection to the whenua and harakeke but also an intangible passion—an inherited fascination with harakeke's potential. This passion drives my work, sparking a vision to transform this remarkable fibre into fine threads, reimagining its place in the modern textile industry.

Through my craft, I work on both physical and spiritual levels, using technique to honour cultural traditions while offering a fresh perspective for Māori and all who venture into the worlds of textiles and technology.