Matetu Herewini
Carver / Student
Te Whānau a Apanui / Te Ati Awa
As an aspiring Māori artist, Matetu’s heritage is his foundation and also his muse “My inspiration comes from my family, my culture and where I am from.”
For Matetu, the legacy of his work transcends his time here at Te Puia “I see it as an environment where the matauranga (knowledge) of our Tipuna (ancestors) lives.”