James latest KOPAPA (Surfboard) works predominately feature a combination of Koru and Harakeke symbols and designs synonymous with his earlier works. All pieces are individually hand carved and have a rich textured surface enhanced by the use of different timbers and chisel types.
Most are finished with an acrylic painted detail and sealed with an oil and bees wax mixture.
Due to the nature of timber not all pieces can be recreated exactly the same, though similar, each piece has it own identity.
Most are finished with an acrylic painted detail and sealed with an oil and bees wax mixture.
Due to the nature of timber not all pieces can be recreated exactly the same, though similar, each piece has it own identity.
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KOPAPA RETI (Skateboard) Like all of James's Art these skate boards are hand carved. Each harakeke weave is meticulously finished and represents hours of work. James's has created these totally "dysfunctional" pieces of Art work as they are for the wall only! |
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THE ORIGINALS....
James's original pieces, featured below, span from nearly over two decades. Collecting various styles and inspiration from travels in New Zealand and abroad James's work has evolved from simple Surfing Culture logos into a complex, and eclectic mix of ideas and techniques.
Each piece is created using MDF the material James learnt to use during his 'apprenticeship'.
Each piece is created using MDF the material James learnt to use during his 'apprenticeship'.
'PAKARAUA'
(Stingray) 1200mm x 850mm
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'KAPU' Kapu Wilson nee Davis of Ngati Manu descent, Tai Tokerau. 1200mm x 700mm. Framed in Box Framing
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'MAROHIROHI' Be Hard, Strong and Brave. 900mm x 600mm. Framed in Box Framing
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'NGARU ITI' 300mm x 220mm
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'NGARU NUI' 600mm x 300mm
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'NGARU NUI' with Brown Harakeke 600mm x 300mm
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'NGARU' 300mm x 300mm
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'PIKO PIKO' 900mm x 900mm
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'MOKEHU' 1200mm x 600mm
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'KARE KARE' with Brown Harakeke 900mm x 900mm
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'FORESHORE' Triptych with Red Harakeke 1200mm x 300mm
'FORESHORE' with Green Harakeke 1200mm x 300mm
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'HERU' 1000mm x 400mm
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'RAGITOTO' with Waves in the Foreground
1200mm x 800mm
'MOANA NUI A KIWA' Triptych 1200mm x 600mm
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'MAUAO' with Harakeke in the Foreground
1200mm x 600mm
'MOANA NUI A KIWA' Triptych with Green Harakeke 1200mm x 600mm
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'WAKA' with Poem 1200 x 420mm "waka brought my ancestors to these shores, waves drenched the bow, taonga delivered."
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'WAKA' Quadriptych 1600mm x 500mm
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