Te Ara Whakarei

Jim Wiki

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Jim Wiki

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In 1983 / 84, I was trained in whakairo rakau and wheua at Maraeroa Marae in Porirua under the expert eyes of Louis Te Kouarehua Kereopa.  I went on to teach whakairo at Maraeroa and Whitireia Polytechnic for 17 years.  I have demonstrated and exhibited nationally and internationally including San Diego USA, Noumea New Caledonia and Australia.  Over the years I extended my scope to include design, drawing and painting.

More recently I have been exploring digital art and have been developing my knowledge and skill in carving pounamu.

Championing the finest of Māori creativity, past, present and future. Championing the finest of Māori creativity, past, present and future. Championing the finest of Māori creativity, past, present and future. Championing the finest of Māori creativity, past, present and future.