Visual Art
'Carving my Path' Exhibition
This exhibition of carving works by Te Oro resident artist Jim To’o Stretton (JS Carving) showcases the culmination of his residency in a new body of work.
- Sat, 15 Mar at 1PM
- 15 March - 2 May
- Free
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About
This exhibition of carving works by Te Oro resident artist Jim To’o Stretton (JS Carving) showcases the culmination of his residency in a new body of work.
"Carving My Path" represents a deeply personal journey of carver Jim To’o Stretton in reclaiming and reconnecting with Pacific carving traditions, especially as he believes that Pacific carving has become increasingly rare.
With limited access to Pacific carving mentors, Jim has largely forged an independent path—influenced by his father, who first introduced him to carving, and supported by his family and community.
This exhibition reflects Jim's journey of self-discovery, resilience, and cultural revival. His hope is that the path he is creating will open doors for future Pacific carvers and inspire young creatives to reconnect with their heritage through art.
Opening Event followed by open studio visit: Saturday 15 March 1-3pm
Residents artist talk & performance: Saturday 22 March 1-3pm
Te Oro
The long-held community dream of a music and arts centre for young people in Glen Innes is here.
In this multi-purpose space, young people and the local community can come together to perform, practise and learn the arts; express their creativity and talents; and celebrate their cultures.
Jim To’o Stretton
Jim To'o Filiva'a Stretton is 30 years old, proudly of Samoan and European descent, and the owner of JS Carvings Ltd. He has been carving for nearly 20 years, but what he is most proud of is his beautiful family—his incredible wife, Naomi, and their two young children, aged three and two.
What he loves most about his carving ventures is the opportunity to reconnect with his Pacific culture and create spaces for others to do the same. Carving is an increasingly rare Indigenous art form, and part of his vision is to revive and celebrate this knowledge, inspiring others to see the importance of embracing their own cultural practices for their overall well-being.
Beyond creating hand-carved pieces, Jim also runs carving workshops, craft unique photo frames and canvases, and shares his work worldwide. But this is just the beginning. His dream is to inspire the next generation of Pacific creatives—showing them that pursuing art and culture can be a successful and fulfilling path.
Jim is deeply grateful for the support of his family and community, and excited to see where this journey takes him next.
Te Oro
Jim To’o Stretton