I was first introduced to glassblowing by the late Keith Mahy. Keith's approach to teaching & passion for glass is what drove my initial interest in becoming a glass practitioner.

We worked together briefly following my graduation before I moved to Auckland where I then worked at Sunbeam Glass for Gary Nash, a well established glass artist at the time. I spent several years working for Gary and with his help developed the skills & knowledge needed to then make the leap on my own.

Since then I've been fortunate enough to travel the world following a passion instilled in me by Keith many years prior, working in several Glass studios throughout NZ and Europe making a variety of work ranging from mass produced tableware to unique art pieces for private collections.

 The pieces I produce are generally influenced by the works of both Italian & Scandinavian glass makers.  Both cultures are steeped in the tradition of glass making and therefor have a wealth of knowledge and  inspiration to draw from. What often drives me is the desire to find my place among these two  distinctive styles, infusing both influence’s with that of my own Maori heritage.  

Currently I'm situated on the west coast of Sweden with my family. I work in a town famous for having Europe's oldest glass factory that's still producing glass today. I make a variety of work ranging from Gallery pieces to commissions, including my own range of tableware and interior lights.