FAITAU TUSI MA PUSI

At 84 years old, Pusi Vaele Urale is a Samoan artist who loves to explore abstract figures combined with the intricate patterns of Polynesian tattoos and tapa designs. Drawing on her memories of Samoa and her experience of making traditional tapa as a young girl she uses acrylic on canvas in vibrant colours and Indian ink in her unique contemporary paintings. A mother of six children involved in the creative arts and media, Urale is an outspoken free spirit and thinker. She is a retired schoolteacher who started painting in her 50's, exhibiting at a range of galleries and spaces in both Wellington and Auckland.Today she lives in Avondale, and despite her fading eyesight, she continues to paint every day and is as passionate and spirited as ever.

Pusi will read children’s books featuring Pacific stories at Moana Fresh.

Spaces are limited to 20 only. Bookings are essential for this FREE event.

Bring your own cushion for the floor ma taliga fa'alogo :)