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Artist: Teuane Ann Tibbo
Year: 1965
Notable elements or techniques: Intense color and pattern
Subject or theme: Flowers and memories of Samoa
Influences: Childhood in Samoa
Title: Vase of Flowers

Artwork Description

Teuane Tibbo made a speciality of still lifes. She noted that her favourite flowers were ‘pink poppies, frangipani, hibiscus, gladioli, roses and lilies’ – some of which are present in this exuberant work. Tibbo’s artwork is devoted to recreating memories of the ‘old Samoa’ of her childhood.Her intense colour and pattern express Pacific life with a convincing simplicity, marking Tibbo as the first important Samoan painter to work in New Zealand. Her Pasifika imagination was both convincing and sincere. Of her painting she commented, ‘All the time I remember Samoa and I just paint and paint. All the pictures come out of my head of the things I used to do when I was young.’See more detail about this artwork

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early life and inspiration

teuane ann tibbo, a samoan-born new zealand artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with her vibrant paintings. born in 1895 in pago pago, samoa, tibbo's life took a fascinating turn when she began painting at the age of 71. this unexpected foray into art was sparked by one of her daughters showing interest in the subject.

artistic career and notable works

tibbo's work is characterized by its depiction of leisure activities from her samoan childhood, including fishing, cricket, swimming, church, and picnics. her first solo exhibition at barry lett galleries in 1964 marked the beginning of a successful artistic career.

keep it in the heart: the paintings of teuane tibbo, a retrospective of her work, was held at the lopdell house gallery (now te uru) in auckland in 2002.
her work was also featured in the 2021 exhibition stars start falling at the govett-brewster art gallery and te uru.

museums and collections

tibbo's paintings are held in the permanent collections of several prestigious institutions, including:

notable links from ArtsDot.com:

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explore the auckland art gallery toi o tāmaki's collection on ArtsDot.com

legacy and remembrance

in 2009, tibbo's daughter, audie pennefather, published a biography titled a true & strange story: the life of teuane ann tibbo, artist 1895-1984, ensuring her mother's artistic legacy endures. tibbo passed away on may 24, 1984, but her art continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of samoan culture and new zealand life.

teuane ann tibbo

1895 - 1984 , Samoa

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Leisure Art Style
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Contemporary HUM']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Pat Hanly']
Date Of Birth: 2 Oct 1895
Date Of Death: 24 May 1984
Full Name: Teuane Ann Tibbo
Nationality: Samoan
Notable Artworks:
- Vase of Flowers
- Boat of the Reed
Place Of Birth: Pago Pago, Samoa

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