Painters in Moorea

In Moorea, painters develop a variety of practices rooted in the territory and its environment. Their work is inspired by the landscapes, the sea, the vegetation, the light, and everyday life on the island. A variety of techniques and media are used. Painting is done on canvas, paper, or wood, but also on traditional natural media such as nī’au (coconut palm) and tapa (beaten bark). Artists use acrylics, oils, inks, or pigments, depending on their practice. Styles range from figurative to more contemporary or personal approaches. Some artists focus on the material and medium, while others focus on the motif, color, or gesture. Moorea's painters exhibit and distribute their work locally at events, in workshops, at markets, or via their professional online pages. Their activity contributes to the island's cultural life and promotes local artistic creation.