Embarking on a journey exploring his cultural roots and the art of building a Va’aaolo (traditional fishing canoe), Ioane was the 2018 Creative New Zealand Samoa Artist in Residence. An opportunity to explore Pacific navigation heritage through a contemporary, multi-disciplinary lens that looks at the traditional approach of Samoan canoe building and maritime culture.
The upcoming exhibition O le malaga malosi tele is the final presentation of work made during this residency.
Embarking on a journey exploring his cultural roots and the art of building a Va’aaolo (traditional fishing canoe), Ioane was the 2018 Creative New Zealand Samoa Artist in Residence. An opportunity to explore Pacific navigation heritage through a contemporary, multi-disciplinary lens that looks at the traditional approach of Samoan canoe building and maritime culture.
The upcoming exhibition O le malaga malosi tele is the final presentation of work made during this residency.
