The name ‘Whareatua’ is the Māori name given to our native white mushrooms. Often found growing wild throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand, and used for kai/food, their name suggests another use.

Artist Bio

Jamie Boynton has Māori (Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Whakatōhea), English, Scottish, and German ancestry, and he draws upon his indigenous heritage as a foundation for creativity and innovation. Known for his attention to detail and fine application of tools and technology.

Jamie lives in his ancestral homelands in the Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa. A rare talent, his artistic desire is to re-ignite the wisdom of our ancestors in a way that inspires future generations - "Visioning for a better world".

He enjoys providing Creative Direction and Design in collaboration with a variety of professionals while producing 'iconic' Contemporary New Zealand Art.