Born and bred in Turangi. When I was young all I wanted to do was join the armoured division in Waiouru as a tank diver, it was a passion for me. I watched the Falklands war unfold. Having seen the effects of an anti-tank missile technology at that time, I decided that it was not a great career to pursue. Hence art was my second option, just a little safer.

From High School I began my education in arts at The New Zealand Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua, graduating in 1990. During much of the 90’s I was part of the Parliament building refurbishment team and then moved on getting involved in live sculpture symposiums. I have participated in many symposiums and as my career developed I began to manage these events. Symposium work has taken me all over the country including Auckland, Rotorua, Whitianga, Kawerau, Whakatane, Stratford and Kawhia. I have exhibited and been involved in symposiums in Texas, Holland, Australia and Nepal.

Along the path of my career I have always kept an open mind about furthering my education and completed a bachelor in Māori Visual Arts at Te Whare Wananga o Aotearoa in 2012. My chosen field of arts has taken me on many different journeys including computer animation and kaiawhina work as well as different marae including Apumoana and Ruapeke.

I can say that it was not an easy road to take but with passion and determination I have reaped the benefits and have not regretted the path I chose.