Carving
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All his pieces are hand carved, though he reproduces some, as they are his 'bread & butters' or have been commissioned, the artworks are all individually carved and have that personal touch. James grew up in Maketu on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
His Mother is of Nga Puhi, Ngati Hine, from Pipiwai in Northland. Leaving his Pakeha Father, while pregnant with James, James’s Mother moved to Maketu, met and married his Stepfather (Dad) who is of Te Arawa, Rangiteorere. At the age of 12 James learnt to surf at Maketu & since then surfing and the ocean in general have featured predominantly in James’s life.
James started out carving traditional Maori Art and surf icons (creating many surf trophies for New Zealand surf competitions). Since then his art has evolved into an eclectic mix of both.
James’s ideas are greatly influenced by his strong affinity with the ocean and the forms and symbolism borrowed from the past for contemporary Maori Art.
Though James has carved with native wood, he continues to use custom wood as it is the most versatile medium for the effect and designs he prefers. James has been working solely as a carver since 2004.
Noncommittal quotes info@matariki.nl
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