Monti is a prolific Ōtautahi-based artist whose vibrant, instantly recognisable works can be found all across the city. Raised in Christchurch by Tongan immigrant parents, his journey began in the graffiti scene tagging, bombing, and piecing, before continuing his practice in Australia and eventually returning home in 2018.
Rooted in graffiti but guided by culture, Monti’s work incorporates Pasifika patterns drawn from ngatu barkcloth, tatatau motifs, and traditional Tongan design. His practice brings his identity to the forefront, weaving together ancestral visual language with contemporary street art processes to evolve new forms of Polynesian storytelling in the urban landscape. Monti’s work has been celebrated in major events and exhibitions, including SHIFT: Urban Art Takeover at Canterbury Museum (2023), the World Buskers Festival, and the Christchurch Hip Hop Summit 2025. A respected figure in the city’s creative community, he continues to push boundaries, elevate graffiti, honour his heritage, and amplify Pasifika presence in Aotearoa’s street art scene.