Behind the Catharsis
Kaitiaki Awanui Hamon — born Craig Rodgers, realized as Craigles O’Grady, and reimagined as Ron Hairemy — is an artist whose work spans multiple disciplines. He draws pointillism, millions of dots at a time, performs and records music, and is writing the book series A Sorrowmancer’s Requiem.
His connection to this work is bound directly to his heritage, inheriting the creative fire of his great-granduncle, the celebrated Māori artist Francis Rei Paul Hamon, while also drawing profound inspiration from the artistic vision of Albert Awanui Hamon. This meticulous documentation of the world through pointillism isn’t just a historical footnote; it is a vital blueprint carried forward, transforming blank space into intricate worlds, one deliberate dot at a time.
Creation serves as his essential mechanism of survival. Whether drawing, writing, or producing music, each discipline is a deliberate act of catharsis — anchoring him to a purpose that transcends the canvas and charting a steadfast map through mental health recovery.
The Whakapapa of Kaitiaki Awanui Hamon
- The Source of Sight
- Arapata Taniwha (c.1820–1888) — the renowned Matakite whose spiritual vision and deep connection to the unseen world provided the first sparks of intuition for our whānau.
- The Bridge of Generations
- Henare (Henry) Hamon — the vital link who carried the Taniwha legacy into the Hamon line, serving as the father to Rei and the great-grandfather to this current generation.
- The Root
- Henry Hixon Hamon — the foundation, whose deep, foundational love for nature and storytelling inspired a legacy of creators who see the world through an artistic lens.
- The Pillars
- Trevor Clarke Hamon & Rei Hamon — the masters of the craft. From Trevor’s steady strength to Rei’s legendary “one dot at a time” pointillism.
- The Expansion
- Lorena Hamon Mowser, Albert Awanui Hamon, Nate Hamon, Ike (Isaac) Hamon, & Huia Hamon — the generation that took the spark global. Albert, Rei’s son, carried the line forward as father to Ike, Nate, and Huia. From bringing Middle Earth to life at Weta Workshop to the atmospheric sounds of Mayan Fox and vital work in heritage and production.
- The Living Legacy
- Kaitiaki Awanui Hamon — carrying the torch through the grit of the grind, the rhythm of the music, and the shifting sands of the Terrifor universe, and the world of Vornhaven.
- The Guardians of the Name
- Matthew Taniwha, Trevor Eric, Carlee Terina-Ane, and Timothy Joseph — the siblings who carry the weight and mana of the ancestors in their very names, keeping the Taniwha and Hamon stories alive.
- The Anchor
- Sammy — the steadfast partner and grounding force, sharing in the endurance of the grind and the building of this legacy.
- The Future
- Xander & Leia-Lorena — the next generation, signaling that our family’s story — and its creative fire — is far from over.
The Foundation of the Journey
This lineage isn’t just a list of names; it is the heartbeat of every word written and every world built. From the spiritual vision of Arapata Taniwha to the meticulous patience of Rei Hamon, this story is a living inheritance passed down through the blood. This work isn’t just for the sake of the grind; it exists to honor the expressive fire that Henry Hixon Hamon ignited — a fire that refuses to be contained by judgment or tradition.
To Xander and Leia-Lorena: this whakapapa is your map. It is a permanent record of the strength you carry in your names and the creativity that flows through you. No matter the distance or the challenges faced, you are part of a chain that cannot be broken. Hold your whānau close, because the story built today is the legacy you will carry tomorrow.
Kaitiaki Awanui Hamon 📖🩸✨