MIHI

Ko Tongarīro te Maunga

Ko Te Arawa Te Waka

Ko Taupō nui a Tia te moana

Ko Ngāti Tūwharetoa te iwi

Ko Hirangi me Kurauia ngā marae

Ko Te Keepa Mohi raua ko Te Ruwai o Te Rangi Searancke tōku Mātua

Ko Manaia ko Ezekiel ratou ko Anipera aku tamariki

Ko Omori tōku Kainga

He Ringatoi ahau

Ko Karla Mohi ahau

artist statement

CHILDHOOD MEMORY

My earliest memory of sand was how beautifully

the black iron sands reflected the night sky.

OMORI

I grew up in a small village called Omori nestled between

the shores of Lake Taupo and our North Island central plateau.

CAREER

Graduated with a Diploma of Visual Communication at

Waiariki Institute in Rotorua.
Working in Auckland as a graphic designer and bringing up a young family,

I yearned to be able to express my individuality in a

more natural creative hands on approach.

My return home provided more of a creative balance and environment to

express my personal message in who I am as an artist.

SAMOA

On a visit to Samoa I discovered grains of sand in the shape of moons and stars.

While visiting the South Island NZ I discovered the

beautiful golden sands of Kaiteriteri beach, Motueka.

SAND COLLECTION

The year 2006 was the start of my collection of

sands, shells, stones, driftwood, plants, bark and fibres.

With many hours of experimentation, I found a way of

displaying our natural materials and preserving into a beautifull work of art.

artist statement

CHILDHOOD MEMORY

My earliest memory of sand was how beautifully

the black iron sands reflected the night sky.

OMORI

I grew up in a small village called Omori nestled between

the shores of Lake Taupo and our North Island central plateau.

I yearned to be able to express my individuality in a

more natural creative hands on approach.

My return home provided more of a creative balance and environment to

express my personal message in who I am as an artist.

SAND COLLECTION

The year 2006 was the start of my collection of

sands, shells, stones, driftwood, plants, bark and fibres.

With many hours of experimentation, I found a way of

displaying our natural materials and preserving into a beautifull work of art.

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS

After living in Papamoa for many years I have now been drawn home to

pursue my career in working within natural holistic health and become a travelling gypsy artist and live an eco-friendly self-sustainable lifestyle.

artist statement

CHILDHOOD MEMORY

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My earliest memory of sand was how beautifully

the black iron sands reflected the night sky.

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OMORI

​

I grew up in a small village called Omori nestled between

the shores of Lake Taupo and our North Island central plateau.

​

I yearned to be able to express my individuality in a

more natural creative hands on approach.

My return home provided more of a creative balance and environment to

express my personal message in who I am as an artist.​​

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SAND COLLECTION

​

The year 2006 was the start of my collection of

sands, shells, stones, driftwood, plants, bark and fibres.

With many hours of experimentation, I found a way of

displaying our natural materials and preserving into a beautifull work of art.​​

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FUTURE ASPIRATIONS​​​​

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After living in Papamoa for many years I have now been drawn home to

pursue my career in working within natural holistic health and become a travelling gypsy artist and live an eco-friendly self-sustainable lifestyle.

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express my personal message in who I am as an artist.

displaying our natural materials and preserving into a beautifull work of art.

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS