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.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

'Tiki Auaha'

Tiki Auaha mixed-media sculpture by James Cannon, featuring custom paint, feathers, LED lighting, and recycled computer components, winner of the 2017 Ruapehu Art Awards 3D section.

This Tiki is a symbol of life and fertility, its name is ‘Tiki Auaha’ which signifies creation, the creator. The abstract paint design challenges the viewer's imagination with notions of terrestrial landscapes, auroral light, and nebula imagery passing all into one.

This piece later won 1st place in the 3D section of the 'Ruapehu Art Awards', October 2017.

Medium: Plywood, Steel plate, custom paint, feathers, computer hard-drives, LED ribbon

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