Ingoa: Matiah-Maia Whaiapu Koloamatangi
Iwi: Te Aupouri + Ngāti Raukawa + Vava’u
Fave snacks: Loaded brownies… ;) + Chocolate + American hotdogs
Fave inu: Draft Cola, Soy mocha, Peppermint tea
Fun fact: I have slippers for every place in my life. Work slippers, car slippers, house slippers (size 9 slippers if ya nasty).
Matiah-Maia flaunts her delicate yet bold flows throughout her body of work. Honouring her taha Māori, taha Tonga and taha wahine, Matiah-Maia shows us the endless possibilities when it comes to marking the skin. There is no mistaking a Matiah-Maia piece, leaving an undeniable impression on everyone that graces her tēpu.
With almost 10 years worth of experience under her belt, Matiah-Maia maintains an exciting and enduring creative flare that cannot be replicated.