An abiding interest in music and sculpture led Thomas Carroll (Ngāti Maru; Hauraki; Pākehā) to discover and connect with ngā taonga pūoro (traditional Māori instruments), which coincided with learning about his whakapapa while he was living in Melbourne some years ago. Carroll's pieces are the result of eight years of research and experimentation, supported by one of the many networks of ngā taonga pūoro makers and players in Aotearoa. Carroll has developed a voice with ngā taonga pūoro that affirms the artform as a living and evolving entity. Exploring the possibilities of a diverse range of materials including bronze, glass, sand as well as a wide range of timbers, Carroll's energy and love for ngā taonga pūoro is evident in every piece he produces.