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ART WORK 2025 - 2026
See Moa SERIES, 'Mist MOA', October, 2024 (Acrylic on framed canvas, 325mm x 840mm).
Arohanui x 700
See Moa SERIES, 'This way MOA (left/mauī)', November 2024 (Acrylic on framed canvas, 325mm x 430mm).
Ngā manaakitanga x 380
See Moa SERIES, 'This way MOA (right/matau)', November 2024 (Acrylic on framed canvas, 325mm x 430mm).
Ngā mihi aroha x 380
'Mrs Kina Bouquet', January 2025 (x2 twin acrylic paintings framed in black, 325mm x 430mm)
Inspired by delicious seafood delicacy kina or sea urchin. Also flowers from the garden. Mrs Bouquet (Hyacinth) used from old English 80's tv programme I used to watch as a kid & Hyacinth was a captivating character. 1 of 2 AT Kura Gallery WGTN (Sold TY x). 2 of 2 Sold K & M TY x
'Kererū - mauī/left', (2 Sides series), January 2025 (Acrylic painting framed, 325mm x 430mm)
More study on division. Two sides meet in Aotearoa. The forming of a diamond shape. AT Kura Gallery WGTN.
'Kākā - mauī/left', (2 Sides series), January 2025 (Acrylic painting framed, 325mm x 430mm)
Division. Two sides meet in Aotearoa. Diamond shape. Went on display at exhibit (Te Matatini o te Kāhui Maunga - Waitara Artists Cooperative, Feb 25 - 1 March 2025).
NLFS Ngā mihi F&L.M & fam x
'Mangōpare - SPEAK communicate KŌRERO (no outline)', (2 of 2, Study for patterning/kowhaiwhai), September 2025 (Acrylic painting, 350mm x 950mm)
Reel - kōrero - figure head - arohanui - fun - range - astute - strength - lead - courage - determination
380
FOOD/KAI KARAKIA Board: 'Nau mai i ngā hua', Jan 2025 (Acrylic on wood board, 660mm x 300mm x 25mm)
A traditional karakia or prayer/chant of our Māori people to show gratitude to the kai Gods & bless our food. NLFS Kia ora Debz
'Hoe/Paddle', March 2026 (x2 twin acrylic paintings, 305mm x 405mm each - not framed)
The beauty of being out on the water and learning something new. Painted twice. 1 of 2 For Sale @ Kura Gallery Wellington. 2 of 2 For Sale @ Awarua Hallway Gallery.
'Tautoko aroha', April 2026 (x2 twin acrylic paintings, 305mm x 405mm each - not framed)
In a world run by many nit-wits, the everyday people are doing their part to chip away at the uncertainty and try to create some sort of comfort for their hapori/community/whanau. Painted twice. 1 of 2 For Sale @ Kura Gallery Wellington. 2 of 2 For Sale @ Awarua Hallway Gallery.
'Moving In', July 2026 (Acrylic on calico glued to board, 325mm x 425mm, framed)
Getting the house ready and clean before moving in. My mums whanau are very fussy and were very particular about hygiene. I like knowing a whare or room is clean before I move my things into it. 450 @ Awarua Hallway Gallery
'Bridge', January/Hānuere 2025 (Acrylic painting framed natural, 635mm x 480mm)
A study about division and bridge. 11:11? Displayed at Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review, 31st May - 31st Aug, 2025. 450
'Kākā - matau/right', (2 Sides series), January/Hānuere 2025 (Acrylic painting framed, 325mm x 430mm)
A study about division. Two sides meet in Aotearoa. Diamond shape. NLFS Kia ora cz L.B & Fam x
'Awarua raua ko Rereroa', (2 Sides series), February 2025 (Acrylic painting framed, 325mm x 430mm)
Division. Two sides meet in Aotearoa. Diamond shape. Taniwha named Awarua was shown how to fly by her hoa (friend) Rereroa (albatross/tōroa), from the Porirua wahi. Follow the Māori legend. #manaakitanga AT Kura Gallery WGTN.
'The setting of Te Whiti', (See Moa SERIES), February/Pēpuere 2025 (Acrylic painting on canvas, 450mm x 450mm)
E rua (2x) creeping figures. 390
'Te Kāhu me te Kererū - mauī/left', (2 Sides series), February/Pēpuere 2025 (Acrylic painting framed, 325mm x 430mm)
Division. Two sides meet in Aotearoa. Diamond shape. 380
'Te Kākā me te Tūī - waenganui/amoungst or between', (2 Sides series), February/Pēpuere 2025 (Acrylic painting framed, 325mm x 430mm)
Division. Two sides meet in Aotearoa. Diamond shape.
Displayed at Whanganui Artist Open Studios Starting Point Exhibition (from 15th-23rd March 2025). NOW at Awarua Hallway Gallery (380)
'Mangōpare - SPEAK communicate KŌRERO (Outlined)', (1 of 2, Study for patterning/kowhaiwhai), September 2025 (Acrylic painting, 310mm x 990mm)
Reel - kōrero - figure head - arohanui - fun - range - astute - strength - lead - courage - determination
380
SET OF 2: 'Kirikiti in the 80's', June 2025 (Acrylic painting, 760mm x 380mm x 35mm) & 'Te Rakau Mac', Sept 2025 (Acrylic, 760mm x 380mm x 35mm)
Fun and carefree times playing outside, on the street as rangatahi. A break away moment from the concerns going on in our own back yard. Toitū te Tiriti. Exhibited at 'Waitara Waiora' - Waitara Artist's Co-op Exhibition: 26th - 29th June 2025, Te Whare o Ngāti Rāhiri. At Awarua Hallway Gallery 800 4 set of 2.
'Look out!x - Water Melon', March 2026 (x2 twin acrylic paintings, 305mm x 405mm each - not framed)
Making lovely memories enjoying the sun and a few pieces of water melon. Painted twice. 1 of 2 For Sale @ Kura Gallery Wellington. 2 of 2 For Sale @ Awarua Hallway Gallery.
'Rōpere and rice :)', April 2026 (x2 twin acrylic paintings, 305mm x 405mm each - not framed)
Some of the peoples favourite kai. Painted twice. 1 of 2 For Sale @ Kura Gallery Wellington. 2 of 2 For Sale @ Awarua Hallway Gallery.
'The ominous', June 2026 (x2 twin acrylic paintings, 305mm x 405mm each - not framed)
The crushed looking coke can reminisant of the fall of an empire altho this is my evaluation of the planned globalisation currently in its poor phase with the onset of war and dictatorship. Pretty much plans crushed thanx to māori. Kia ora. You're welcome. 450 @ Awarua Hallway Gallery.
'Nō reira', June 2026 (Acrylic on canvas frame, 900mm x 600mm, not framed)
Painted to submit into Waitara Arts Co-op Puanga exhibition 11th - 18th July 2026. Theme is looking to the future. 1800