Jono More

Born in 1983, Jono grew up in rural South Canterbury. He always had a passion for nature and the environment and his childhood explorations would often uncover Moa bones and Maori artifacts. His backyard also contained inspiring Maori rock art in limestone overhangs, which have recently featured in his woodblocks.

Other distinctive New Zealand elements which dominate Jono's work are cabbage trees (ti kouka), flax (harakeke) and recently images of the Hector and Maui Dolphins - in his Popoto series of works (see below). This body of works is very topical due to the current campaign to protect these dolphins.

As well as being an artist, Jono is dedicated to conservation and received a BSc from Otago University. He works today as a wildlife conservationist and has combined this career with that of an artist, being commissioned by the Department of Conservation to create works. His works have been sold world wide to various collectors.