Tristan Marler (Manawa Tapu) is of Te Rarawa/Te Aupōuri Māori and European descent, from the Hokianga in Te Tai Tokerau (the Far North) of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Currently living in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Tristan works from a private studio, nestled amongst tranquil native bush.

A multidisciplinary artist, Tristan is trained in Whakairo Rākau (traditional Maori wood carving) and specialises in Tā Moko (traditional Māori Tattooing).