Wanted to share a little behind the scenes of the process and making of my new work SAUNIGA, that premiered at Manchester International Festival 🇬🇧 FALE SĀ | Sacred House Past 3 years I’ve been interested in Animals in Samoan Lore, in our chants, proverbs, songs, Fāgogo and Tala Tu’u. This new work is the first manifestation of the research and ideas, excited to bring this home to Aotearoa one day. @factory_international x @homemcr x @FAFSWAG

One my favourite Sāmoan proverbs. I always come back to this when I am creating new work. The culture is alive, forever shifting, moulding, transforming itself through people, time & space. #art #creation #reimagine #rewrite #relearn #Samoa #fāgogo #stories #storyteller

E sui faiga ae tumau fa’avae. - The form changes, but the underlying principles remain. Commissioned by the Manchester International Festival, SAUNIGA saw lead FAFSWAG artist Apulu Pati Tyrell present a work-in-progress sharing for @asiatopa in Naarm Australia. Our work was presented in partnership with the @artscentremelbourne with support from @creativenz . We’re grateful to the communities of Naarm who came out to support, witness and share in talanoa of SAUNIGA. Thank you to our incredible cast @penifakaua and @jaycee_babyyy , we’re excited to be on this journey with you both. Thank you to our sound designer @graysongilmour and lighting designer @joshieharriette for your generous contributions.  Thank you to AsiaTOPA director @jeffy_k for supporting the development, we’re privileged to have your years of support. We would also like to acknowledge the hard work of our producers @nishamadhan (AsiaTOPA), @ruhijhun (MIF), Emma Dodd (ACM) and Tanu Gago, @nala_ioane and @elyssiaw (FAFSWAG). As well as the technical support from ACM.  We are proud to announce that SAUNIGA will have its world premiere as part of the new commission entitled ‘Fale Sā / Sacred House’ at @homemcr for Manchester International Festival 2025 @factory_international Documentation by Jackie Dixon Edits by @patityrell

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Graduation portraits for Antonia 👩🏽‍🎓 Whether a solo portrait or a session with family and friends, book in with me and let’s create beautiful memories to celebrate your special day. Booking link in my bio

TYRUN In studio collab with Aotearoa based Niuean Samoan 🇳🇺🇼🇸 queer artist, musician @tyrunisalive . Check out their music on all streaming platforms #photogrpahy #studio #music #queer #art

Art Lab II - Kamberri A beautiful week gathering with artists to talanoa + create + imagine, sharing story, food and art. Excited for the next steps of this project #indigenous #aotearoa #firstnation #pacific

Oriana 🌺 Recently got to photograph Oriana during their family portrait session. DM if you would like to book in a session 🫶🏾

Book cover artwork I made for the Icon, Tusiata Avia’s recent poetry publication “Giving Birth To My Father” 2025. Always love when I’m given the opportunity to create for fellow artist 🌊🌺✨

Tides: Gender Beyond the Binary in Oceania Featuring works from FAFASWAG Collective, Connie M. Florez, Adriana Māhanga Lear, Dan Taulapapa McMullin, and Peter Waples- Crowe. December 6th 2025 - February 27th, 2026 Opening December 5th at 6 pm @easthawaiiculturalcenter

portraits for the Ieremia family ✨ #portraits #family #photography

VAHANOA - Whitecliffe Bachelor of Arts final year collection 2025 by @seini_tries