Lisa Ormsby BW- Ta Moko Maori Tattoo Whakairo Maori Carvings Paintings Maori art in Waitomo New Zealand

Lisa Ormsby


Lisa is an an established painter based in Otorohanga.

She uses nature as a reference point and inspiration, to produce beautiful and stunning pieces of art. Lisa is constantly striving to find joy and happiness in her life with her family, as she passionately and diligently creates her unique works.

Her goal is always to live in the moment where her passion for her craft and her ability and skill level combine to take her consciousness away from the normality of everyday life. This is balanced with the vulnerability that one feels when their soul is on display for all to see. Lisa uses the promise and excitement of the raw and unpolished to push her own limits as well as the work of other artists. Lisa’s art is an opportunity to see the natural world through her eyes, where the beauty of the rock out shines that of the diamond.


Lisa Ormsby 1 - Ta Moko Maori Tattoo Whakairo Maori Carvings Paintings Maori art in Waitomo New Zealand
Lisa Ormsby 5 - Ta Moko Maori Tattoo Whakairo Maori Carvings Paintings Maori art in Waitomo New Zealand
Lisa Ormsby 2 - Ta Moko Maori Tattoo Whakairo Maori Carvings Paintings Maori art in Waitomo New Zealand
Lisa Ormsby 3 - Ta Moko Maori Tattoo Whakairo Maori Carvings Paintings Maori art in Waitomo New Zealand

Nau mai haere mai ki te whare Karamaha.
The house of many colours.

Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Ngati Maniapoto te iwi
Nga tangata mahi toi

It is our honour to have you within these walls to cast your gaze upon the work that has been inspired and passed down to us from the hands, heads and hearts of our ancestors.

The language of art conveys the achievements, aspirations and wisdom of a culture. It is through art, that we in this time and space, express our love for life, land, learning and people, to you.

No matter where you come from, or where you are heading to, we wish you blessings from beautiful Waitomo.


Aspire

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Create

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Perfect

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Karamaha is a collective of some of the most well known artists nationwide, that currently reside in and around the Waitomo area, in the Northern King Country.
It serves as an art gallery as well as Whakairo (traditional Maori Carving) and Ta Moko (traditional Maori Tattooing) studio.

Karamaha is the realisation of many years worth of work in Ta Moko and Whakairo. Building up a reputation for quality work and a locally based network of high level creative figures in many different disciplines.

A place that artists can reach their potential, display their work, pass on their knowledge and contribute to the wider creative community.