TAG Artist Interview: Todd Couper: Matatoki скачать в хорошем качестве

TAG Artist Interview: Todd Couper: Matatoki

Born in Wairoa in 1974, Todd is of Rongomaiwahine, Ngati Kahungunu descent. His passion for art was ignited from a very early age having been influenced by his Dads drawings, his Nans paintings and the carvings and kowhaiwhai patterns that adorned some of the Wharenui in Wairoa. Todd has been a full time artist for 23 years mastering in the art of wood carving with over 400 works being held in private collections throughout the world. “ My work in its form and meaning honours the ancient art of Whakairo (traditional Maori carving) with honesty, integrity and precision, capturing the essence of traditional values and beliefs that are bound with personal experiences and influences thus creating a more contemporary aesthetic.”