Kiribati Artists

Kiribati is an island country located in the Pacific Ocean. Kiribati's cultural heritage is also rich with arts and crafts. While the country's artists are interested in traditional handicrafts, they also work in the field of contemporary art. Here are some artists of Kiribati:

1. Teresia Teaiwa: Teresia Teaiwa is a poet, writer and academic of Kiribati origin. His works focus on the culture, politics and history of the Pacific islands.

2. Michael Tuffery: Michael Tuffery is a New Zealand artist of Kiribati origin. His works focus on the natural and cultural environment of the Pacific islands. He works in different media such as sculpture, painting and installation.

3. Teanuanua Taira: Teanuanua Taira, an artist of Kiribati origin, is interested in traditional handicrafts. She creates beautiful works of art using traditional techniques such as wicker weaving, shell embroidery and leaf weaving.

4. Kaetaeta Watson: Kaetaeta Watson, a dancer and choreographer of Kiribati origin, performs performances that interpret traditional Kiribati dances in a modern style. She aims to introduce and keep Kiribati culture alive through her dances. These artists play an important role in preserving and promoting Kiribati's cultural heritage. They promote Kiribati's artistic richness worldwide by working in areas such as traditional handicrafts, dance and performance arts.