"A Tauranga Moana visual smorgasbord of Māori art with mana."
That's how local artist Graham Hoete - known around the world as Mr G - describes his first ever solo exhibition at Tauranga Art Gallery.
"It's a huge honour and privilege for me," Hoete said.
"I've titled it 'Home' and for me it's all about honouring my connection to Tauranga Moana through my mum and dad. Hononga is the main theme really, which is connection.
"I really honour, explore and celebrate my connections to Tauranga but more specifically Motiti Island where my father's from, and Matakana Island where my mother's from. I believe we have some very unique and special stories, and I want to share those stories through my style and aesthetic."