Motu i le pō (island at night) by Jon Apisa

Motu i le pō (island at night) drawing

Jon Apisa. Motu i le pō (island at night). 2025. ink on paper, 4" x 5" (10.16cm x 12.7cm).

“Motu i le pō” (island at night) ink drawing by Jon Apisa.

This was drawn with ink on paper, 4" x 5" (10.16cm x 12.7cm).

“Island” is:

  • Motu - Sāmoa
  • Moku - Hawaiʻi
  • Motu - Tonga
  • Motu - Tahiti
  • Motu - Māori

“Night” is:

  • Pō - Sāmoa
  • Pō - Hawaiʻi
  • Pō - Tonga
  • Pō - Tahiti
  • Pō - Māori

Motu i le pō (island at night) ink drawing by Jon Apisa 08/03/2025


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