Leonie Sharp
(Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Whakatoea, Whanau Apanui, Ngati Porou).
My art is based in Maori feather weaving, having received marae based training in the techniques and traditions of this art. Although my tutors practice was very traditional they encouraged me to explore representing traditional Maori weaving in a more contempory fashion.
Since 2002 I have been a full time artist exploring different themes, colours and textures in my work using natural feathers and techniques that allow the feathers to express their inherent beauty.
More recently I have been doing more commission pieces and exploring sculptural works.
More recently I have been doing more commission pieces and exploring sculptural works.
I have work all around the world and exhibit in a number of galleries in New Zealand.
I live with my family and pets, in a converted country school, 10 minutes from Whanganui.
I live with my family and pets, in a converted country school, 10 minutes from Whanganui.
