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Theia Studios is proud to present Eclectic, the debut Central Coast solo exhibition from artist and storyteller Jason Meihana Te Puia, a creative force whose work playfully disrupts the line between reverence and rebellion.

Drawing from a lifelong fascination with both pop culture and heritage, Jason’s art is cheeky, subversive, and unafraid to challenge convention. Influenced by Dada’s irreverence, Lichtenstein’s comic precision, and Hockney’s bold optimism, Eclectic celebrates the audacity of curiosity - where the sacred and the satirical collide.

Among the featured works is a provocative series exploring women in storm-trooper helmets - a clever inversion of the gaze and a nod to Jason’s passion for Star Wars memorabilia. These caricature-style figures toy with notions of control, identity, and power, reframing the viewer’s assumptions with humour and bite.

Of Te Arawa Ngati Pikiao descent, Jason was born in Auckland and raised in Mourea, Rotorua, before moving to Australia with his seven siblings. A graduate of the National Art School of East Sydney and a qualified architectural draftsman, Jason has built a multifaceted career spanning architecture, illustration, and graphic storytelling. His published works include Warrior Soul and The Legends of Maui (2005), both inspired by Maori mythology and comic art traditions.

Beyond his creative pursuits, Jason is a devoted family man, proud father of three and grandfather of two. His story is also one of profound resilience - having triumphed over a 23-year battle with leukaemia, he continues to live and create with extraordinary vitality.

Eclectic is a celebration of survival, humour, and the creative spirit - a bold invitation to see the world through Jason’s distinctive lens: one that pokes fun at the seriousness of life while maintaining a deep respect for it.

Opening Night: Thursday 17 October, 6–8pm