| REDGIE WALKER-SMALL
Lines of Soul
Engaged in
Visual Art, Advertising and Design since 1999.
SELF INDEPENDENCE
TINO RANGATIRATANGA
At the heart of our ethos lies the motto which fuels our thoughts, ideas, and dreams. This principle is not just a belief but a guiding force that permeates everything we do.
We express this ethos through creativity in the art we provide, believing that everyone, regardless of background, shares in this journey together on the same Waka. Our art reflects the strength of bodily autonomy and sovereignty, acknowledging that these are of utmost importance in shaping our individual and collective identities.
Born in Rotorua, Redgie Walker-Small is a multi-talented artist who specializes in Visual Art, Graphic Design and Tā Moko.
Redgie's ancestry is of Tokumaru, Tainui and European descent.
Early in his journey into the art Redgies influences have been Comic book artists such as Joe Madureira, Todd Mcfarlane,Greg Capullo as well as his High School Art Teacher Richard Matla who introduced Redgie to Artists by the likes of Ralph Hotere, Colin McCahon and David Carson.
Redgie got introduced to the likes of Oska Wright a flamboyant Surfer, Designer and Artist Oska Wright(Wrong) with his artworks featured in the late 90's Feature Seven Days Seven Slaves and many more artists in his time while living on the Gold Coast of Australia while doing a small stint working for Billabong AU in their Design Department.
Today Redgie has evolved into an Artist claiming his roots while exploring subject matters across the board using his Intuition to guide his Wairua, 'Ine Ngaro, Tinana as well as his W'anau.
He has a resilient mindset with Self Determination being much of what drives his focus
As for Moko, Redgie met many Artists including the late Miles Kau Kau, Ruatoto Henry, Mike Sokolich, Aaron Hepi, Simon Rogers, Gisele Marriott, Riki Manuel and many others who all gave him direction and understanding of the art of our ancestors, tattoo as well as inspiration and support.
All who he is so grateful too.
As well as developing his style in the art of Maori and Polynesian Tattoo he has expanded his knowledge and work to other cultures such as Celtic, Nordic. He is always discovering more art of our worldly ancestors.
Last but not least Redgies is a Graphic Designer who has also studied film and Multimedia with all the elements through his 40 years coming together to produce the Art, Design and Moko that you see today.
Soul Wise was established in 2008.