Hemi's work bridges traditional tā moko and contemporary street art, creating powerful statements about identity. Hemi's work bridges traditional tā moko and contemporary street art, creating powerful statements about identity.
Selected works with descriptions and process notes — the same structure visitors expect on a full artist profile.
Hemi's work bridges traditional tā moko and contemporary street art, creating powerful statements about identity. This work reflects an ongoing thread in Hemi's practice and connection to Gisborne.
Developed through sketches and colour studies in the studio, then resolved as a finished piece with layered material work.
Exploring form, narrative, and material choices typical of contemporary māori art, grounded in Aotearoa contexts.
Iterative drafts and small studies before committing to the final surface; timing varies with commission load and exhibitions.