Six years ago I returned home to New Zealand, after spending 47 years in Australia. Finding my birth family, Pākehā / Māori (Ngāpuhi) has had a profound impact on my life. We all have the desire to be known and to find where we belong. My journey in finding my way home to New Zealand is not just a tale about discovering family and place of origin, but it is about the discovery of self.

When I found my family and understood where I came from, I felt I was given a treasure box, full of history, culture, and knowledge yet to be explored. Have a look at the paintings from this beautiful journey. Each piece is a unique original painting designed to inspire your life.