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Penei'a e te moa Painting
French Polynesia
Painting, Oil on Canvas
Size: 20 W x 26 H x 1 D in
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About The Artwork
In French Polynesia the young boys "adopt" a rooster and carry it around with them, with a string on it's leg. They toss it into a group of chickens and see if it shows it's "mettle" with a rival rooster. They generally don't get too barbarous about it, it's more for the fun. This little boy, "Penei'a" is my next door neighbour, and I have frequently used him and his brothers as models in my drawings and paintings. They have gorgeous warm skin tones and beautiful eyes, and they all grew up with long ponytails, which is traditional in the true Tahitian lifestyle. I love observing the Maohi way of life, the children spend all their time in nature, playing with whatever they find. There is such freedom in their world, barely needing any clothes, never fearing hunger, being at one with the elements. Being. Human. Present.
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Oil on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:20 W x 26 H x 1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Box
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Ships From:Tahiti.
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French Polynesia
I am a painter living on the south sea island of Huahine, in French Polynesia. I work primarily in oils on linen or canvas, but also in water media, pastels, and ink, and mixed media. I was born with a penchant for painting, and have been lucky enough to also be endowed with a will to stay on that path against all odds. My life path has been rich and varied and has contributed always to my development as an artist-being-human. I hope I get to live at least 500 years because I have enough inspiration and projects to last that long!
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