CONTEMPORARY WHAKAIRO & CARVED TAONGA
Mark Howard
Carver, Kaeo, Te Tai Tokerau.
Mahi toi shaped through whakapapa (ancestry), whanaungatanga (connection and relationships), pūrākau (narrative and storytelling), and te taiao (the natural world), spanning both traditional and contemporary forms through bespoke whakairo and carved taonga.
BESPOKE CARVED TAONGA
WHAKAIRO COMMISSIONS
Whakairo is a slow and considered process, shaped by narrative, whakapapa, pūrākau, and the nature of the wood itself. Each piece is created with intention and care, carrying stories, memory, and connection.
Whether commissioned for a significant milestone, remembrance, architectural space, or personal taonga, each carving is shaped through shared kōrero and intention.
A limited number of carving commissions are undertaken each year. To begin a kōrero about a special piece, complete the form below and I will be in touch.
Whakapā Mai
To enquire about available works, bespoke whakairo commissions, or collaborative projects, get in touch below.