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Tattoos by G.I
Feather Art by G.I
GPotaka.com - Artist
Trekking Aotearoa Riders Group - Promotion Marketing & Sponsorship Officer
BrackkenRoar - Pedigree Cat Breeders
BrackkenBooks - Authoring and Illustration of Childrens Educational Books
 
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS 

Throughout my formative years, hunting and fishing had always been a way of life for me.
Born in Raetihi and grew up on the Paraparas before moving to Wanganui. I am from a rural background where the urge to return to this environment regularly had been very strong and I have recently physically returned...this is where I was raised. It is a place where solitude can be found, free of materialistic distractions and constraints placed upon us by urbanisation, an ideal base to draw inspiration from.

INFLUENCES

I am an artist, my mediums include paint, pastel, pencil, wood, bone, feather, natural fibre, literature, human skin ... anything that sparks inspiration.
I firmly believe that a person’s past experiences shape and mould them into the person they become, this is an evolving process as we are ever-changing and always growing. I am an artist who is shaped by who I have been, who I am, and who I will become. My art is strongly connected to who I have become and the paths I find myself travelling along.
An affinity with animals has always been present through which developed a strong passion for the outdoors and hunting.
This passion has grown to the extent that is now a need, the incongruence of love and affinity for animals combined with a passion for hunting only serves to enrich a diverse talent for creating things of beauty.
It is interesting that life has turned full circle and I have returned to my place of birth, a place that I have a very strong connection to, I am sure that this sense of belonging has impacted immensely on my artwork...... the place I call …..home.
 
PERSONAL MILESTONES

2014 - Started working for Te Puke Karanga Hauora in Raetihi as a Kaituhauora delivering Kaupapa Maori Mental Health & Addiction Services. Currently studying for National Certificate in Mental Health Level 4.
 
COMMITMENT TO DREAM MAKERS TRUST

To assist with the strategic direction and success of Dream Makers Trust
To utilize my relationships and networks for the benefit of Dream Makers Trust
To facilitate the implementation of programmes for youth and the wider community.