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Artist Collection Winner: Stephen Maddock
Steve Maddock - Ngāti Porou Drawing and creating is as natural to Steve as taking a breath. Having been raised in Wainuiomata by his parents Joan and David, it seems like being a hands-on artist in the world of tattoo...
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Artist Collection Finalist: Eden Te Puni
Eden Te Puni - Ngāti Porou Perth based Artist Eden Te Puni is the wahine behind the prints and artwork at Puawai Creative. An interior designer by trade, Eden’s current work is a celebration of womanhood, Mother Nature and her...
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Artist Collection Finalist: Jana Patete
Jana Patete - Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Kuia A strong sense of self and of her whakapapa, creativity was always encouraged and celebrated in Jana’s home. Kaupapa Maori strongly influences her work and continues to do so. Jana is currently studying...
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Artist Collection Finalist: Lissy Cole
Lissy Cole - Ngāti Hineamaru, Ngāti Kahu Lissy is an Auckland based artist who has always created from her wildest imagination. Heavily influenced by her father, renowned fashion designer Colin Cole, she’s spent her life around textiles and fashion. Her...
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Artist Collection Finalist: Lyndy Wilson
Lyndy Wilson - Ngāti Wairere Always starting from a wash of colour, Lyndy’s work is inspired by her natural environment. Living in Ngāruawāhia she is surrounded by it. From the flowing Waikato and Waipa rivers to the ever changing Hakariamata...
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