Tala ‘O e Kumete - Part of ArtsLab: Overflow
Shopfront Theatre
Fri 10 Apr '26 – Sat 11 Apr '26 (DAILY event)
Overview
By Elijah Lemusuifeauali'i
Mentored by Sisi'uno Helu
Tala 'O e Kumete is a gallery exhibition that expands on the personal experiences of artist & carver, Elijah Lemusuifeauali'i and his journey of exploring Pacific knowledge, with specific focus on stories and carving of Kumete/ Tanoa. It tells "Stories of the Kumete" to share and feed other Pasifika diaspora who, like him, are eagerly waiting, hungry for knowledge.
Born and raised in the…
By Elijah Lemusuifeauali'i
Mentored by Sisi'uno Helu
Tala 'O e Kumete is a gallery exhibition that expands on the personal experiences of artist & carver, Elijah Lemusuifeauali'i and his journey of exploring Pacific knowledge, with specific focus on stories and carving of Kumete/ Tanoa. It tells "Stories of the Kumete" to share and feed other Pasifika diaspora who, like him, are eagerly waiting, hungry for knowledge.
Born and raised in the diaspora, where access and availability to Pacific ancestral knowledge can often be scarce, Tala 'O e Kumete gives insight into one of many experiences that offered Lemusifeauali'i a unique opportunity for discovery - the melodic and intellectual space of the Faikava.
While the faikava served as a vessel to his learning pursuits, 'Ava (Kava, Piper methysticum) was the medium to meaningful conversations and connection. Combined with carving, academic and cultural mentors, Tala 'O e Kumete highlights a vital component to his cultural development - the Kumete/ Tanoa.
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Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in disability awareness
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Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)