In Fijian society, genealogy plays an important part when meeting someone for the first time. “O kemuni mai vei? (Where are you from?)” is a question often asked, as it establishes relationships and connections. For someone of mixed race, where my connection to a paternal vanua (tribe) has been lost, that’s a difficult question. O …
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Bittersweet
I’m honoured to be part of the exhibition Bittersweet, curated by Shivanjani Lal, alongside Manisha Anjali, Mohini Chandra, Quishile Charan, Yasbelle Kerkow, Shivanjani Lal, C.A Moses, Dulcie Stewart, Luisa Tora & Sangeeta Singh and Emele Ugavule. Bittersweet is a survey of emerging and mid-career Fijian contemporary artists. It is a talanoa a way in which …
Past histories and memories: reconnecting the lines
My marks are a visual reminder that grounds me. These are my lines; this is my genealogy. In Fijian society, genealogy plays an important part when meeting someone for the first time. “O kemuni mai vei? (Where are you from?)” is a question often asked, as it establishes relationships and connections. Growing up this question …
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