Kia ora! Ko Jono toko ingoa.

I was born in Waiharakeke (Blenheim) and moved to call Ōtautahi home in 2023 after stints living in cities across Aotearoa, Australia and Canada.

Studying and pursuing a career in Graphic Design, I’ve spent the past 15 years exploring the world of digital arts, working for various world renown companies and agencies. In recent years I made the decision to start freelancing, creating space to follow a natural pull back to more traditional art mediums. As a Yogi and Taoist, my art is heavily influenced by nature, connection and spirituality.

With these values considered, it’s no surprises I was drawn to toi Māori and the Tūhono Taonga, Tūhono Tāngata kaupapa. Under co-founder; Jon Jeet’s guidance, I’ve learnt to carve and now teach wānangas (workshops) alongside Jon and other kaiako. I believe toi pounamu is powerful for everyone involved, which fuels my desire to explore it further and share it with the world.

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