ArtTalk – Fiji’s Independent Online Art Magazine
When I think of the Pacific, I think of the rich cultures that we’re immersed in. Some old, some new, and many of them expressed through art – a valuable part of Pacific ways of knowing, doing and being. Over the last few weeks, I’ve...
Amie Batalibasi and Blackbird the Film
Tell us about yourself – who are you, where are you from? I’m Australian Solomon Islander writer, director, producer based in Melbourne. I grew up in Queensland, Australia and my cultural heritage lies in the Solomon Islands (Feralimae/ Kosi tribes). How did your story as...
The Spirit of a Ta’ahine, VeaKiTokelau Molitika
Her oil glistens in the sunlight, The voice of older women gossipping is heard, either expressing contempt of her beauty or showing unneeded approval, “Her oil glistens, meaning she is still a virgin.” But she pays them no mind, As her focus is seduced by...
Jed Taylor
Talanoa Intern Tokasa Tilatila hears Jed’s story, a 21 year old dancer and law student who’s passionate about expression through performing arts in the Pacific. Jed says that while dance is a great way of advocating for social issues, the Pacific still has some way to...
Apela Bell
With over 27 thousand followers on Instagram, Samoan-born photographer Apela Bell has wowed the New Zealand fashion industry with his creative eye. At only 21 years of age he’s shot lookbooks for New Zealand designers, editorials for magazines and most recently collaborated with Parris Goebel...
David Riley and Pasifika Heroes
David Riley is a Pasifika storyteller. His ancestral roots tie him to Scotland and Ireland, but his Pasifika ties run deep. A teacher, author and publisher, his books connect young Pasifika people with familiar faces, names and heroes they can relate to. His own story...
Serene Timoteo
Serene Timoteo is an Auckland-based artist who translates the negative perception of “Plastic Samoan” into beautiful art. Talanoa Intern Iunisi Vaiaku explores identity, culture and what Serene wants to achieve with her modern-Pacific take on art, and the positive impact it can have on today’s...
Chelsea Jessie-Rae Costello
When I first met Chelsea, I was instantly drawn to her. There’s a likeness in her spirit that’s articulated beautifully even before she speaks. This is a story of her life’s journey – her love for art and the driving force behind her happiness. I...
FONU Jewellery and Anga’aefonu Bain-Vete
Anga’aefonu Bain-Vete is the founder of FONU Jewellery, a “Melbourne-based Fiji brand that celebrates Pacific heritage story-telling & textiles through luxe urban jewellery”. From the beautiful melting pot of a diverse cultural heritage, Anga’aefonu presents a unique art – but the transition between artist and...
Joshua Savieti and ICON Tonga
If you’re the youngest in the family, you’ll know exactly what Joshua Savieti is talking about when he says he grew up on the receiving end of his siblings’ and parents’ every request. Today, he’s the Director of ICON, an organisation that aims to “restore...
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