Matāfaga ma Motu (beach and island)
“Matāfaga ma Motu” (beach and island) is an en plein air painting by Jon Apisa includes a beach with a view of Motu (island).
The island of Mokuʻaeʻae moved into background of the beach.
It was painted en plein air with gouache on paper 5.5in x 3.5in (14cm x 8.89cm)
“Beach” is known as:
- Matāfaga in Sāmoa
- Kahakai in Hawaiʻi
- Matātahi in Tonga
- Pae miti in Tahiti
- Tātahi in Māori
“island” is known as:
- Motu in Sāmoa
- Moku in Hawaiʻi
- Motu in Tonga
- Motu in Tahiti
- Motu in Māori
5.5" x 3.5" (14cm x 8.89cm)
09/04/2024
Hawaiian
Pacific Island
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