Story: Samoans

‘Pari‘aka’ by Lily Laita (3rd of 3)

‘Pari‘aka’ by Lily Laita

The Samoan-Māori artist Lily Laita does not apply Pacific motifs in an explicit way, but uses strong painterly gestures. By using words – Māori, Samoan and English – she evokes historical connections across the Pacific.

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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Acrylic on paper by Lily Aitui Laita

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How to cite this page:

Lupematasila Melani Anae, 'Samoans - Contributions to New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/artwork/1636/pariaka-by-lily-laita (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Lupematasila Melani Anae, published 8 Feb 2005, reviewed & revised 7 Sep 2022 with assistance from  Lupematasila Melani Anae