Dreamer Heru

Artist Proof Inkjet Print by Paora Tiatoa

Size: A3 unframed

My journey has involved a fusion of influences, stories, bold colour and tohu (sign). These include Māori creation myths, tā Moko, tāonga held in the British Museum, popular culture, art history, ‘DJ-ing’ and personal narrative. My screen prints are not about a single issue, but rather cover many issues that are interconnected. I am attracted to beauty in whatever shape or form it may present itself to me and hold things that are precious or have cultural significance paramount in my work.

Paora Tiatoa currently resides in Matakana Island and is of Ngapuhi and Ngati Raukawa descent.