Berlin based, Cook Islands artist Taja Vaetoru returns to Rarotonga for a month-long residency at Bergman Gallery.
During this time, Vaetoru will focus on the development of a new series of small and large scale paintings that continue her exploration of cultural identity, personal memory, and Pacific heritage. Their work often reflects the layered experiences of place and belonging, drawing from her connection to the Cook Islands and their wider Polynesian background.
The residency provides a period of immersion and reflection, allowing Vaetoru to engage directly with the local environment and community.
The artists states 'During the residency I will be exploring the theme of harmony, acceptance and support within community. I will learn from those who want to share either knowledge or material. The works will have some elements of a weaving or the combining of things.
This new body of work will culminate in an exhibition at Bergman Gallery, running from March 26 to June 7, offering an intimate and evocative insight into their evolving practice.
