‘A bedspread of Kaute’

She immersed herself in tranquil dreams. Free from disturbance.

Cook Island based visual artist Remiah, living in Rarotonga she has been honing her skills in painting for the past few years.

'My inspiration stems from my culture, my surroundings and mostly as a Cook Island woman. We hold a certain boldness about ourselves, as mothers, mama's, aunties, sisters, friends. With strength, elegance, playfulness and a touch of secrecy.

Remiah loves creating using a wide range of mediums, but predominantly working with acrylic. “Exploring contemporary art styles all with a Cook Island flair connects me more to culture.'

Sunday best!

Cook Island based visual artist Remiah, living in Rarotonga she has been honing her skills in painting for the past few years.

'My inspiration stems from my culture, my surroundings and mostly as a Cook Island woman. We hold a certain boldness about ourselves, as mothers, mama's, aunties, sisters, friends. With strength, elegance, playfulness and a touch of secrecy.

Remiah loves creating using a wide range of mediums, but predominantly working with acrylic. “Exploring contemporary art styles all with a Cook Island flair connects me more to culture.'

Beautiful day!

Cook Island based visual artist Remiah, living in Rarotonga she has been honing her skills in painting for the past few years.

'My inspiration stems from my culture, my surroundings and mostly as a Cook Island woman. We hold a certain boldness about ourselves, as mothers, mama's, aunties, sisters, friends. With strength, elegance, playfulness and a touch of secrecy.

Remiah loves creating using a wide range of mediums, but predominantly working with acrylic. “Exploring contemporary art styles all with a Cook Island flair connects me more to culture.'

‘Source’

Cook Island based visual artist Remiah, living in Rarotonga she has been honing her skills in painting for the past few years.

'My inspiration stems from my culture, my surroundings and mostly as a Cook Island woman. We hold a certain boldness about ourselves, as mothers, mama's, aunties, sisters, friends. With strength, elegance, playfulness and a touch of secrecy.

Remiah loves creating using a wide range of mediums, but predominantly working with acrylic. “Exploring contemporary art styles all with a Cook Island flair connects me more to culture.'

'My inspiration stems from my culture, my surroundings and mostly as a Cook Island woman. We hold a certain boldness about ourselves, as mothers, mama's, aunties, sisters, friends. With strength, elegance, playfulness and a touch of secrecy.

Remiah loves creating using a wide range of mediums, but predominantly working with acrylic. “Exploring contemporary art styles all with a Cook Island flair connects me more to culture.'

A collection of Vaine Artworks by Remiah Chanelle

Cook Island based visual artist Remiah, living in Rarotonga she has been honing her skills in painting for the past few years.

'My inspiration stems from my culture, my surroundings and mostly as a Cook Island woman. We hold a certain boldness about ourselves, as mothers, mama's, aunties, sisters, friends. With strength, elegance, playfulness and a touch of secrecy.

Remiah loves creating using a wide range of mediums, but predominantly working with acrylic. “Exploring contemporary art styles all with a Cook Island flair connects me more to culture.'

Some people leave a legacy through what they create. Others leave one through the knowledge they share.

Mike Tavioni has done both.

An artist, cultural historian, and one of the Cook Islands’ most treasured creative voices, his work has inspired generations and continues to preserve the stories of our people.

We are incredibly proud to stock Motifs of Nukutere, a beautiful book that celebrates the richness of Cook Islands design, symbolism, and heritage.

This is more than a book. It’s a piece of our culture.

Available in hard back only.

Cook Islands motif pareu (Sarong, Lava-lava).
Rayon
Size: 180 x 116cm

For those that want to wear their art.

Locally designed by Remiah Chanelle, encompassing the elements of our island.
Remiah is Aotearoa born, Irish, Aitutakian Cook Islander, now residing in Rarotonga. My creative performance with painting on multiple mediums projects a distinctive style - reminiscent of my reconnection to the Cook Islands.

My feminine approach to creating art is inspired by pop-culture, street art and everything in between. Finding the relationship between modern and traditional practices fundamental element in my work.

The treatment and process of my work adds value to my story telling, by respecting my Cook Islands heritage and Pacific Island living. My purpose is to set the foundation to contribute to the longevity to the future of Cook Islands art.

Cook Islands motif pareu (Sarong, Lava-lava).
Rayon
Size: 180 x 116cm

For those that want to wear their art.

Locally designed by Remiah Chanelle, encompassing the elements of our island.
Remiah is Aotearoa born, Irish, Aitutakian Cook Islander, now residing in Rarotonga. My creative performance with painting on multiple mediums projects a distinctive style - reminiscent of my reconnection to the Cook Islands.

My feminine approach to creating art is inspired by pop-culture, street art and everything in between. Finding the relationship between modern and traditional practices fundamental element in my work.

The treatment and process of my work adds value to my story telling, by respecting my Cook Islands heritage and Pacific Island living. My purpose is to set the foundation to contribute to the longevity to the future of Cook Islands art.

Locally designed Cook Islands motif pareu (Sarong, Lava-lava).
Rayon
Size: 180 x 116cm

For those that want to wear their art.

Locally designed by Remiah Chanelle, encompassing the elements of our island.
Remiah is Aotearoa born, Irish, Aitutakian Cook Islander, now residing in Rarotonga. My creative performance with painting on multiple mediums projects a distinctive style - reminiscent of my reconnection to the Cook Islands.

My feminine approach to creating art is inspired by pop-culture, street art and everything in between. Finding the relationship between modern and traditional practices fundamental element in my work.

The treatment and process of my work adds value to my story telling, by respecting my Cook Islands heritage and Pacific Island living. My purpose is to set the foundation to contribute to the longevity to the future of Cook Islands art.