“Matāfaga ma Motu” (beach and island) gouache painting

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Jon Apisa. Matāfaga ma Motu (beach and island). 2024. gouache on paper, 5.5" x 3.5" (14cm x 8.89cm).

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“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

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Matāfaga ma Motu (beach and island) gouache sketchbook painting by Jon Apisa 09/04/2024

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