Elisabeth Kumaran
Samoan/Chinese multi-medium artist based in Mangere.
SummaryFollow her Fale-ship journey as she takes us behind the scenes of her incredible stop-motion clips and clever use of wordplay.
Meet Elisabeth Kumaran
Elisabeth was born in Aukilani (Auckland), raised in South Auckland (Otara, Manurewa) and now resides in Mangere with her husband. She is a multi-medium artist who primarily works with words to create wordplays using the Samoan and English languages. Elisabeth is also co-founder of the ManaRewa Arts Collective where they mentor visual artists who live in (or have connections with) Manurewa to develop and grow in their art practice.
Elisabeth Kumaran - Creative Process
Watch Elisabeth’s vlog compilation as she takes us on a journey exploring her creative ideas, processes and inspiration behind her works.
“I think it’s fundamental as an artist to surround yourself with a supportive network of people; whether that’s your aiga, your friends or other creatives who inspire you with creative talanoaga (conversation).”
- Elisabeth Kumaran
Elisabeth Kumaran - Final Fale-ship Works
Elisabeth reflects on her Samoan culture using everyday objects which are animated through her clever use of wordplay in her final Fale-ship works.
“This time has been a real taonga to me. I’ve had this va or this space to reflect on myself as an artist and develop my art practice”
- Elisabeth Kumaran
Q&A Talanoa with Elisabeth and INF
INF sits down with Elisabeth to chat about her residency experience and the luxury of having time to solely focus on her artwork from home.
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