Artist Profile: Deane-Rose Ngatai

Ngati Porou, Tainui

Deane-Rose is of Maori and Pakeha descent with tribal affiliations to Ngati Porou and Tainui. She has lived in Waitakere City since she was born.
Currently in her second year of completing a Bachelor of Design at Unitec, she majors in Photography and Media Arts. Deane-Rose is influenced greatly by her bicultural identity and whakapapa. Her inspiration is drawn from her culture, Maori traditions, arts, history and people.