
Drawing on the past – James Webster forges new paths in ngā toi Māori
James Webster’s artistic journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery, whakapapa and cultural revitalisation.

James Webster’s artistic journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery, whakapapa and cultural revitalisation.

Laurie Steer is a full-time potter and contemporary artist based in Mount Maunganui, known for his wall art, pottery, magnets, drawings and gift cards.

Many homes in Coromandel Town and the surrounding area have a Tony Calsaferri on their wall. After 24 years of painting, Tony’s work has found its place, with him completing 100 paintings annually.

Whitianga-based musician FĒI LÍN sat down with fellow Kiwi-Asian Elvisa van der Leden to share some insights on some of the elements that bring her music to life.

Colour and a blank canvas of the mind are the two prerequisites I need to create, and from that beginning, a range of decisions start to unfold. Which colour is ‘there’, and what to do ‘here’?

James Webster’s artistic journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery, whakapapa and cultural revitalisation.

Laurie Steer is a full-time potter and contemporary artist based in Mount Maunganui, known for his wall art, pottery, magnets, drawings and gift cards.

Many homes in Coromandel Town and the surrounding area have a Tony Calsaferri on their wall. After 24 years of painting, Tony’s work has found its place, with him completing 100 paintings annually.

Whitianga-based musician FĒI LÍN sat down with fellow Kiwi-Asian Elvisa van der Leden to share some insights on some of the elements that bring her music to life.

Colour and a blank canvas of the mind are the two prerequisites I need to create, and from that beginning, a range of decisions start to unfold. Which colour is ‘there’, and what to do ‘here’?