Tamati Holmes

Ngāti Kahungunu 

Te Ati Awa 

18 Rima, Tekoteko series, Wood 

19 Ono, Tekoteko series, Wood 

20 Whitu, Tekoteko series, Wood 

Silhouette cast 

Upon our land 

A standing beacon 

A symbol of our nation 

Erected as a marker 

Worn by the elements 

Civilised man ravaged 

Etched in time 

Mist revelling 

RESOLUTE WE STAND 

From within Tamati Holmes’ whānau-sphere, they were nurtured and nourished by problem-solvers and creative minds, encouraged to observe and create by doing. 

Tamati has been privileged and honoured to work with and learn alongside many inspirational mentors and teachers throughout their toi journey. As a result, they have expanded their art practice through mindful review and planning to refine and enrich their ongoing repertoire. 

Holmes’ draws inspiration from their heritage to help inform and span cultural differences, overcoming unconscious disparities to empower us to stride forth.