This artwork is very personal to me, it captures several characters that have existed throughout my artistic journey, characters whom I believe represent cornerstones of my personality. These characters have come a long way and change through every incarnation in my artworks. I see them as parts of myself, parts of a whole that creates […]
Kaitiakitanga – guardianship and conservation - 2024
‘Kaitiakitanga’ is a dry-point etching that shows how important is for Māori, the rightful owners of the land to properly inform tourists how to respect and care for Aotearoa. Due to negligence and a lack of knowledge of New Zealand etiquette it is extremely common for tourists to use Aotearoa’s lush landscapes as their personal […]
Guardian Of The Puppies - 2024
A short-lived bug phase led me to create a drawing of a praying mantis holding two puppies. Don’t ask.
At the time, I wanted to practice drawing realistic skin tones. What was originally suppose to be a quick practice drawing became on of my favorite pieces.
I was absolutely captivated by a charming photo of an old lady and her pigeons taken by Dennis Jarvis. I wanted to capture the pure joy in my piece that makes the original so great.
This dry point etching shows how I am proud of my dual hertitage, being from China and Kiribati. I lived in Kiribati for 7 years and it has shaped my sense of self, helping me feel proud of my culture, especially here in NZ in the Pukekohe community where there is a strong group of […]
This artwork shows the rich cultural diversity of China, with the fan dance and the Dragon. The traditional Chinese fan dance has been a part of China’s heritage for over two thousand years. When I was young I lived in Southern China for 2 years and I loved the food, culture and the vibrancy of […]
This is about the different aspects of animal and human connections, for example, genetics, fantasy/fictional depictions, found connections, and working with animals.
Multicolor woodcut print of two seabirds standing above crashing waves on a sunny outcrop.
Te Moko Kauae me Pounamu - 2024
I made this piece in my culture and the culture of our country. The Pounamu in the shape of a Manaia is held on the bare chest keeping home and culture at and close to the heart. The Moko Kauae is a Maori tatoo which I see on the faces of some of my teachers, […]
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