Born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1973. He studied fine art at the Ilam School of Fine Arts in Christchurch, New Zealand (1997), Hochschule der Künste in Berlin, Germany (2000-2001), Rooseum Center for Contemporary Art & Malmö Art Academy in Malmö, Sweden (2002-2003) and UCLA in Los Angeles, United States. He exhibits in New Zealand, Europe and the United States and is currently based in Los Angeles.