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Maiangi Waitai

b. 1972

New Zealand painter and artist (1972— )

Preschool teacherMosaicistComics artist
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About Maiangi Waitai

Born 1972. Maiangi Waitai is a New Zealand preschool teacher, mosaicist, comics artist and painter.

Maiangi Waitai is a New Zealand-born artist. She works across a range of mediums, designing clothing and accessories for her Who is Dead Martin label, creating comics, figurines, toys, jewellery, mosaics and painting.

Education and awards Waitai received a Bachelor of Arts from Quay School of the Arts in Whanganui in 1999. The same year, she received a Te Waka Toi award from Creative New Zealand.

Exhibitions Bowen Galleries, Wellington, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2012 Tea Time (with Ron Dixon, Don Driver), Enjoy Gallery, Wellington, 22 October 2009 - 14 November 2009

Personal life Waitai is of Ngā Wairiki, Ngāti Apa, Tuwhāretoa, Rangitāne and German descent. She has also been a musician, singing and playing the flute and guitar in a band called Beam (1997–1999) in Whanganui.

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Important facts

Born
1972, Whanganui
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Preschool teacher, mosaicist, comics artist, painter
Nationality
New Zealand
Employers
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Also known as
Zachary Airflow

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Maiangi Waitai?

New Zealand painter and artist (1972— )

When was Maiangi Waitai born?

Maiangi Waitai was born in 1972 in Whanganui.

What is Maiangi Waitai's occupation?

Maiangi Waitai is a preschool teacher, mosaicist, comics artist and painter.

What nationality is Maiangi Waitai?

Maiangi Waitai is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maiangi Waitai

· Wikidata: Q62268930

· DBpedia: Maiangi Waitai

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