Mihi Mihi

I was born on the island Papeete in Tahiti, French Polynesia. From there my sister and I grew up in various different places, moving from there to Wellington, to Auckland, back to Tahiti and most recently sunny Hawke's Bay. Now I return to the wind-struck city of Wellington to continue my journey.

I have been fortunate in my childhood to have traveled to various different locations across the globe, namely some of the fine locations in the USA (Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, New Orleans), as well as France, Holland, and England on the European side of things. Also as you can imagine I've traveled to the various islands that French Polynesia and the wider Pacific has to offer.

Artistically I'm incredibly influenced by the works of Weta located right here in Wellington, and my comfort zone is based in a somewhat typical fantasy world. However I'm always keen to branch out and try new things. I love Polynesian patterns and Tikis but also am also incredibly fond of modern, up to date and forward thinking design. Also having lived in Hawke's Bay the odd Art Deco influence has popped into a few of my works.
A big passion and influence of mine has been music since I've been a child. This is with (many) thanks to my Dad, who introduced me to the likes of The Police, Split Enz and Steely Dan (among many others). Since then I have developed my own taste and style in terms of music, taking up the drums in 2007 and having played in various bands in Hawkes Bay. I am most musically influenced by the likes of Foster the People, Two Door Cinema Club and Electric Guest, but still retain a respect and love for the golden oldies that my Dad introduced me to.