OUR 2023 ARTIST'S
We are thrilled to introduce our 2023 artists for our national campaign, Each artist brings their unique style and perspective to the designs, creating a diverse range of artwork that celebrates New Zealand's rich culture. We are excited to share these unique designs with you through our 2023 National Campaign, and we hope that each tea towel / piece of art will bring joy and beauty to your home. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to sharing these exceptional pieces of art with you.
Laneways
Laneways Tattoo Studio is a Māori-owned business based in Christchurch founded by Josh Waretini, Laneways specialises in creating unique and visually stunning art pieces. Their team consists of six talented artists, each with their own distinct style and approach to art.
Laneways Tattoo Studio collaborated on a flash-style piece of art for our 2023 tea towel campaign. The design for the tea towel incorporates elements of each artist's individual style, resulting in a truly impressive and cohesive piece of artwork.
The team at Laneways Studios takes great pride in their work and is committed to producing high-quality art. With their dedication to their craft and collaborative approach to art-making, they have created something truly epic that is sure to be cherished by all who see it.
Click below to see all of Lanways Artists and their work
Josh Waretrini - Owner of Laneways
Quin Tohitau
Quin Tohitau our 2023 Polynesian Artist has had a passion for drawing since childhood, but it wasn't until 2017 that he began dedicating more time and effort to his craft. He draws inspiration from his peers in the Auckland arts scene, admiring their work and constantly striving to improve his own.
Growing up as a Pasifika person in New Zealand has heavily influenced his work. He incorporates elements of pop culture and media from his upbringing into his designs, creating something that is uniquely his own while still staying true to his cultural heritage. Representing the importance of maintaining cultural works and storytelling through patterns that represent various Pacific islands. This particular piece of art creates a sense of unity that is essential to preserve and treasure.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Quin is passionate about cultivating learning and development in young artists. He believes that anything that furthers the betterment of youth is incredibly important, and he is always eager to be involved in initiatives that encourage young artists to grow and develop their skills.
Looking ahead, Quin sees himself continuing to create freely with others on a variety of projects. He is excited to see where his passion for art takes him and is eager to share his unique perspective with others.
We are very honoured to have Quin as one of our artists for this years campaign and we look forward to seeing where the future takes him.