Andy Leleisi'uao
The Lau people of Vapula
Artwork Detail
After taking a journey to the Planet Lurka, the Ufological people of Samoa retreat and return to Earth. The Lurkas begin to observe these Pacific ‘foreigners’ with fascination. (Te Moananui a Kiwa, 2005)
By turning mythology on its head and introducing a futuristic science fiction, Andy Leleisiu’ao has developed a far-sighted response to being a first generation immigrant. He invents an entirely personal mythology about journeys, exploration and attitudes to the collecting of other culture’s artefacts.
- Title
- The Lau people of Vapula
- Artist/creator
- Production date
- 2003
- Medium
- acrylic on canvas
- Dimensions
- 330 x 240 mm
- Credit line
- Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, 2003
- Accession no
- C2003/1/37
- Copyright
- Copying restrictions apply
- Department
- New Zealand Art
- Display status
- Not on display
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