UniFiji Suva Central Art Gallery & Bookshop

Come and learn about Art and Philosophy by Josaia Mcnamara.
New Workshop dates: 20th June, 27th June and 4th July (3 consecutive Saturdays), 10am to 1pm.
Cost: $250.
Details in flyer.

Sasha Acraman's Jewellery Making workshop was recently held from 11-14 May at UniFiji's Suva Central Campus.

The workshop was enjoyed by a few participants who were a mix of women from Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Guyana.

Ms Acraman imparted her knowledge on jewellery making to the participants and on the last day, 14 May, they received certificates of participation from the University of Fiji.

Pictured from left to right (First photo):

Eromi Karunaratne, Lendha Marlene and Sabine McIntosh.

Pictured from left to right (Second photo):

Eromi Karunaratne, Lendha Marlene, Sabine McIntosh with their jewellery making teacher, Sasha Acraman.

The "Emergent" Solo Art exhibition by Hefrani Barnes is open for a few more days this week.
Background of Emergent:
The exhibition takes its title ‘emergent’ from the Latin word ‘emergere’ – meaning to bring forth, to bring to the light in the process of coming into being. In her first solo exhibition the artist reflects on her own personal journey of coming into being as a young artist. An emerging artist. Her works explores the knowledge production systems behind contemporary societal, ecological, climate crises and health issues faced by young pacific islanders. The war that takes place in bodies especially her own with epilepsy, against nature and increasing between nations and peoples, its remnant’s washing up on our shores is reproduced into (20) art pieces.
Playing with the ideas of ‘bring forth to light’ what is submerged or hidden or what is hidden in plain sight. Juxtaposing everyday material such as black sand from Wailoaloa beach in Nadi, coconut husk and bark and material of cultural value such as tapa and the beloved kuta and ‘apei mat to enhance the play between what is common and what is of value and challenges the audience to think about what should be of common value to all – justice, hope, love and a duty of care for the living and non-living.
It invites the audience to journey deep into oneself.
This exhibition was made possible with funding support from Pacific Island Feminists Alliance for Climate Justice (PIFa4CJ) in partnership with The University of Fiji.
Featured in this post is one of the artworks, To Hell with Drowning series.
Medium: Digital Art.
Price: $700

The "Emergent" Solo Art exhibition by Hefrani Barnes is open for a few more days this week.
Background of Emergent:
The exhibition takes its title ‘emergent’ from the Latin word ‘emergere’ – meaning to bring forth, to bring to the light in the process of coming into being. In her first solo exhibition the artist reflects on her own personal journey of coming into being as a young artist. An emerging artist. Her works explores the knowledge production systems behind contemporary societal, ecological, climate crises and health issues faced by young pacific islanders. The war that takes place in bodies especially her own with epilepsy, against nature and increasing between nations and peoples, its remnant’s washing up on our shores is reproduced into (20) art pieces.
Playing with the ideas of ‘bring forth to light’ what is submerged or hidden or what is hidden in plain sight. Juxtaposing everyday material such as black sand from Wailoaloa beach in Nadi, coconut husk and bark and material of cultural value such as tapa and the beloved kuta and ‘apei mat to enhance the play between what is common and what is of value and challenges the audience to think about what should be of common value to all – justice, hope, love and a duty of care for the living and non-living.
It invites the audience to journey deep into oneself.
This exhibition was made possible with funding support from Pacific Island Feminists Alliance for Climate Justice (PIFa4CJ) in partnership with The University of Fiji.
Featured in this post is one of the artworks, Medieval Empress. Medium: Acrylic Paint Price: $1000

The "Emergent" Solo Art exhibition by Hefrani Barnes is open for a few more days this week.
Background of Emergent:
The exhibition takes its title ‘emergent’ from the Latin word ‘emergere’ – meaning to bring forth, to bring to the light in the process of coming into being. In her first solo exhibition the artist reflects on her own personal journey of coming into being as a young artist. An emerging artist. Her works explores the knowledge production systems behind contemporary societal, ecological, climate crises and health issues faced by young pacific islanders. The war that takes place in bodies especially her own with epilepsy, against nature and increasing between nations and peoples, its remnant’s washing up on our shores is reproduced into (20) art pieces.
Playing with the ideas of ‘bring forth to light’ what is submerged or hidden or what is hidden in plain sight. Juxtaposing everyday material such as black sand from Wailoaloa beach in Nadi, coconut husk and bark and material of cultural value such as tapa and the beloved kuta and ‘apei mat to enhance the play between what is common and what is of value and challenges the audience to think about what should be of common value to all – justice, hope, love and a duty of care for the living and non-living.
It invites the audience to journey deep into oneself.
This exhibition was made possible with funding support from Pacific Island Feminists Alliance for Climate Justice (PIFa4CJ) in partnership with The University of Fiji.
Featured in this post is one of the artworks, Knotted Entanglement. Medium:Mixed medium - masi, acrylic, mat .
Price: $900

The "Emergent" Solo Art exhibition by Hefrani Barnes is open for a few more days this week.
Background of Emergent:
The exhibition takes its title ‘emergent’ from the Latin word ‘emergere’ – meaning to bring forth, to bring to the light in the process of coming into being. In her first solo exhibition the artist reflects on her own personal journey of coming into being as a young artist. An emerging artist. Her works explores the knowledge production systems behind contemporary societal, ecological, climate crises and health issues faced by young pacific islanders. The war that takes place in bodies especially her own with epilepsy, against nature and increasing between nations and peoples, its remnant’s washing up on our shores is reproduced into (20) art pieces.
Playing with the ideas of ‘bring forth to light’ what is submerged or hidden or what is hidden in plain sight. Juxtaposing everyday material such as black sand from Wailoaloa beach in Nadi, coconut husk and bark and material of cultural value such as tapa and the beloved kuta and ‘apei mat to enhance the play between what is common and what is of value and challenges the audience to think about what should be of common value to all – justice, hope, love and a duty of care for the living and non-living.
It invites the audience to journey deep into oneself.
This exhibition was made possible with funding support from Pacific Island Feminists Alliance for Climate Justice (PIFa4CJ) in partnership with The University of Fiji.
Featured in this post is one of the artworks, Embrace
Medium: Oil painting
Price: $2,500

The "Emergent" Solo Art exhibition by Hefrani Barnes is open for a few more days this week.
Background of Emergent:
The exhibition takes its title ‘emergent’ from the Latin word ‘emergere’ – meaning to bring forth, to bring to the light in the process of coming into being. In her first solo exhibition the artist reflects on her own personal journey of coming into being as a young artist. An emerging artist. Her works explores the knowledge production systems behind contemporary societal, ecological, climate crises and health issues faced by young pacific islanders. The war that takes place in bodies especially her own with epilepsy, against nature and increasing between nations and peoples, its remnant’s washing up on our shores is reproduced into (20) art pieces.
Playing with the ideas of ‘bring forth to light’ what is submerged or hidden or what is hidden in plain sight. Juxtaposing everyday material such as black sand from Wailoaloa beach in Nadi, coconut husk and bark and material of cultural value such as tapa and the beloved kuta and ‘apei mat to enhance the play between what is common and what is of value and challenges the audience to think about what should be of common value to all – justice, hope, love and a duty of care for the living and non-living.
It invites the audience to journey deep into oneself.
This exhibition was made possible with funding support from Pacific Island Feminists Alliance for Climate Justice (PIFa4CJ) in partnership with The University of Fiji.
Featured in this post is one of the artworks, Each Strand of Hair
Medium: Acrylic Paints Price: $1,200

The "Emergent" Solo Art exhibition by Hefrani Barnes is open for a few more days this week.
Background of Emergent:
The exhibition takes its title ‘emergent’ from the Latin word ‘emergere’ – meaning to bring forth, to bring to the light in the process of coming into being. In her first solo exhibition the artist reflects on her own personal journey of coming into being as a young artist. An emerging artist. Her works explores the knowledge production systems behind contemporary societal, ecological, climate crises and health issues faced by young pacific islanders. The war that takes place in bodies especially her own with epilepsy, against nature and increasing between nations and peoples, its remnant’s washing up on our shores is reproduced into (20) art pieces.
Playing with the ideas of ‘bring forth to light’ what is submerged or hidden or what is hidden in plain sight. Juxtaposing everyday material such as black sand from Wailoaloa beach in Nadi, coconut husk and bark and material of cultural value such as tapa and the beloved kuta and ‘apei mat to enhance the play between what is common and what is of value and challenges the audience to think about what should be of common value to all – justice, hope, love and a duty of care for the living and non-living.
It invites the audience to journey deep into oneself.
This exhibition was made possible with funding support from Pacific Island Feminists Alliance for Climate Justice (PIFa4CJ) in partnership with The University of Fiji.
Featured in this post is one of the artworks, Fuel Eclipse Medium: Acrylic Paint Price: $1,500

The "Emergent" Solo Art exhibition by Hefrani Barnes is open for a few more days this week.
Background of Emergent:
The exhibition takes its title ‘emergent’ from the Latin word ‘emergere’ – meaning to bring forth, to bring to the light in the process of coming into being. In her first solo exhibition the artist reflects on her own personal journey of coming into being as a young artist. An emerging artist. Her works explores the knowledge production systems behind contemporary societal, ecological, climate crises and health issues faced by young pacific islanders. The war that takes place in bodies especially her own with epilepsy, against nature and increasing between nations and peoples, its remnant’s washing up on our shores is reproduced into (20) art pieces.
Playing with the ideas of ‘bring forth to light’ what is submerged or hidden or what is hidden in plain sight. Juxtaposing everyday material such as black sand from Wailoaloa beach in Nadi, coconut husk and bark and material of cultural value such as tapa and the beloved kuta and ‘apei mat to enhance the play between what is common and what is of value and challenges the audience to think about what should be of common value to all – justice, hope, love and a duty of care for the living and non-living.
It invites the audience to journey deep into oneself.
This exhibition was made possible with funding support from Pacific Island Feminists Alliance for Climate Justice (PIFa4CJ) in partnership with The University of Fiji.
Featured in this post is one of the artworks, Motherland.
Price: $700