Where raw materials, craftsmanship, and future visions become sculptural stories.
James Cannon • Future Primitive NZ
My name is James Cannon, an award-winning New Zealand artist and sculptor based in Taumarunui. My journey began through Te Toi Whakairo, where I was traditionally trained by Kaiako Kenny Jones, before continuing my studies under Master Carvers Te Kuiti Stewart and Hohepa Peni at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, graduating with excellence in 2013. After years immersed in whakairo and creating public artworks, my artistic journey evolved into large-scale recycled metal sculpture and imaginative contemporary creations. Combining craftsmanship, storytelling, and imagination, I transform forgotten materials into unique artworks that celebrate creativity, connection, and transformation — continuing an evolving artistic legacy.
After cutting out seven large Tikis out of thick ply by hand (a smelly job!), I decided to step things up and learn a CAD vector program to reproduce my Tiki design in sheet metal.
What a fantastic machine the plasma cutter is. It was amazing to watch it do all the hard work from the control room. It was truly inspirational—imagine all the possibilities! A massive thanks to Metal Technics Engineering in Taumarunui.
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