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ABOUT JOSEPH

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Tattoo Artist, Kai Whakairo, Māori Carver, Visual Arts

Tattoo Style Focus: Tā Moko

 

“Our tipuna before us are always pushing us forward, they’ve done it before, so they’re tapping us on the shoulder and telling us to carry it on.” - Joseph Houia

Tauranga based artist, Joseph Houia, has been honing his skills in Tā Moko under the guidance of established Tā Moko artist Julie Paama-Pengelly for over a year but his love and talent for art has been lifelong.

 

Artists such as Julie, Mark Kopua, Turumakina Duley, Cy Mcleod, Te Haunui Tuna and Mr G have been instrumental in his artistic influence.

“Our tipuna before us are always pushing us forward, they’ve done it before, so they’re tapping us on the shoulder and telling us to carry it on.”

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