Trinket Dish - large Pūhoro Platters His interest Japanese jewellery technique

His interest Japanese jewellery technique lead to him completing a masters degree on the subject

out front of what was then Hammerheads Restaurant

The originals have been painted using pochoir stencil technique

wrote of my squid paintings that they gave him a feeling of impotence

Paper size: 380 x 340m

Trinket Dish - large Pūhoro Platters His interest Japanese jewellery techniqueThis recycled native NZ timber ring dish features an engraved design inspired by the traditional phoro pattern that adorns waka (canoes) and is often seen in Ta Moko. By blending contemporary form with classic Mori artistry and flair, it resonates with both the present and the past, exuding authenticity and cultural significance. The phoro design is reminiscent of the ripples and swirls created by a paddle strike, propelling the waka through water. It