Over the past decade of work, Marcus Winter and his Sand Art have become established as a rising success story within the cultural and artistic landscape of Aotearoa.

A finalist in the arts category for the 2013 Ngā Toa Whakaihuwaka (Māori of the Year Awards) and recipient of an ART Venture award in 2015, Winter’s work has achieved both critical and commercial success with placements in major advertising campaigns and events across the Pacific.

Winter’s artistic passion stems from his culture, country and desire to promote and preserve Te Ao Māori on an international scale. A largely self-taught artist, Winter has proved his adeptness across various mediums with his sand animations requiring a rare skill-set involving AV production, editing and script-writing.

The newly established Te Anau Waitangi Charitable Trust is excited to host Marcus Winter in Fiordland this February.

Ngā Hau E Whā (Murihiku) will be first to take the stage on Saturday night with their awesome kapa haka performance; one to raise the roof!

This is a FREE community event, hosted by Te Anau Club and generously funded by Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

As featured in Greenstone TV Production – ‘ Origins’ exploring the origin of Māori.