PACIFIC SUPERHEROES

Fakalofa ahi atu PACIFIC SUPERHEROES, in celebration of Niues Constitution Day, Artstation will be exhibiting ‘Pule Fakamotu’ from October 8th-25th 2008. A group exhibition co-curatored by contemporary Niuean artists Cerisse Palalagi and Zora Feilo. ‘Pule Fakamotu’ which means to lead and take charge of your own affairs, brings togeather Auckland based Niuean artists who will explore the theme of Niuean self-governance, with printmaking, painting, photography, multi media and weaving.

Writer/Photographer and co-curator Zora Feilo, who will be exhibiting her photography with poetry from Niue to New Zealand, says “It is essentially a celebration of Niuean people coming together and honouring our identity”

. With participating artists from contemporary mediums like moving image from Janet Lilo along side traditional weaving from Molly Pihigia, ‘Pule Fakamotu‘ will be a rich display of past and present voices for this small pacific island community.

A childrens workshop will also be run by co-curator and printmaker Cerisse Palalagi titled ‘Lavelave Lima’ that will be held on October 10th during the school holidays. This is a time when children will design and make their own personal flag, printed lavalava and lolly lei to coincide with the exhibition. Cerisse, who recently represented New Zealand at the 10th Pacific Arts Festival in America Samoa, says “exploring art with children is essential to passing on our knowledge for the next generation to carry on and enjoy.”

With contemporary and traditional art forms visualising a self goverened Niue, ‘Pule Fakamotu’ is a celebration of culture for all to enjoy, participate in and experience.

For more details follow this link PULE FAKAMOTU