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This section of the Rotuma website is dedicated to contemporary
Rotuman artists who have drawn on the cultural traditions of thier
home island to inspire their creations. If you qualify, or know of
someone who qualifies, please notify the webmaster at alanhoward@hawaii.rr.comOur
goal is to provide a space where Rotuman artists can showcase their
art for a worldwide as well as a Rotuman audience.
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Konousi Aisake
is a wood carver and stained glass artist who lives in Vancouver
B.C.
To view examples of his work, click here
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Vilsoni
Hereniko , from Mea, Hapmak, is an author, playwright, and
filmmaker who lives in Honolulu, Hawai'i, where he is an Associate
Professor at the Center for Pacific Islands Studies, University of
Hawai'i.
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Rejieli Paulo is an opera singer
with a growing reputation in Australia. She has moved to London,
England, where she has been offered a place in the National Opera's
2004-2005 Season.
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Sofia
Tekela-Smith is an accomplished artist and maker of jewellery
& art objects, who makes her home in GreyLynn, Auckland, New
Zealand.
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Tonu Shane Eagleton is a
world-reknowned ecological woodcarver and educator. He is the son
of Kelera Sitiveni, whose family roots are in Motusa.
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David
Eggleton is also the son of Kelera Sitiveni. He is a prominent
New Zealand author, poet, and literary reviewer.
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Treena
Rose is the daughter of Barry & Seforsa Johnson (nee
Foster) who reside in Sydney. Seforsa is from Itu'ti'u and her
parents are Jione and Emi Foster. Treena is an up-and-coming star
on the pop music scene, and has performed in places like New
York and Miami to rave reviews.
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