Talofa lava,
O lo’u igoa o Saint Andrew Palauni Matautia and I am a child of the diaspora. Like many migrant families, Aotearoa was the land of milk and honey. Whilst this is home for now, Samoa will always have my heart.
I am a multimedia artist that excels in telling diverse stories of people. One of the greatest lines that underpins my motivation to do what I do is - “If we are not telling OUR STORIES then someone else will” (unknown).
I’ve done this for nearly a decade, servicing various organisation’s around Aotearoa. This has meant that I’ve had to interact with many different cultures because of the multitudes of people that call this place home. No matter the person’s background I’ve been able to enable them to bring their authentic selves to the table. I do this by making them feel comfortable and just by being my hoha self. I’ve captured so many visually compelling moments that have highlighted the oppression of a colonial system and also showcased the beauty of marginalised cultures. I’ve enjoyed the successes and accolades that come with this.
If you have a unique, culturally relevant story that needs a culturally responsive creative to tell that then I would love to sit down with you and help you bring those stories to life.
If you fancy getting in touch you can email me at talanoa@saintandrew.co.nz or call me on 0272053440.
Alternatively you can just fill out the form below.