About this print

‘Friendship’ is referenced from a delightful photograph from the Cook Islands in the early late 19th century. The European photographer simply set up his camera and let his subjects pose and dress themselves,sothese two friends linked arms, adorned themselves with flowers and decided exactly how they’d like to be depicted.

Edition open in all sizes
Printed by endemicworld on mid-weight acid free paper w/ archival inks
Framing style simple w/ classic moulding

About the Artist

Luca Tu'avao Walton is currently based in Tāmaki Makaurau, the “Polynesian capital of the world”. Born in Lautoka, Fiji, to a Tongan mother and Kiwi expat father, Luca’s paintings are a reflection of his heritage, cross-cultural identity and incredible childhood surroundings - the beautifully vibrant Kingdom of Tonga.

Luca draws inspiration from this unique upbringing, and the strong Pasifika women integral to life; his softly spoken traditional Tongan mother and his three older sisters, who all hail from different island nations, illustrate the value of family, and exposing him to the beauty that the Pacific has to offer.

Luca intends his art to be a love letter to these important Pasifika women who continue to demonstrate unique strength and beauty.