‘Toi-ariki, te Toi-uru-tapu, te Toi-uru-rangi, te Toi-uru-roa’
‘Art of the Gods, all sacredness, heavenly origin, all embracing-creation’

Toiariki’s founding Artist Richard Francis currently resides in Rotorua working full time as a Contemporary Maori Artist and Educator, specializing in Moko (Maori Indeginous Skin Art).
Richard is regarded as one of Aotearoa New Zealand's finest tā moko artists. He is in high demand for his Moko work and, from his studio in Rotorua, regularly travels to work on clients around New Zealand and Australia abroad.

Richard is also a Level 3 World Rugby Coach, coaching various age groups to Premier Teams. Is a Father, and a qualified Teacher as a profession, has a diploma in Business Management and Graphics design.