IAN GEORGE - TAUTAI - GUIDING PACIFIC ARTS
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Acknowledged as both a prominent Pacific artist and art educator, Ian George has regularly moved between New Zealand and Rarotonga.
New Zealand born, from the islands of Rarotonga and Atiu, Ian moved with his partner, artist Kay George, to Rarotonga to explore the home islands of his parents and understand their upbringing and ultimately their reasons for leaving for New Zealand. The Georges established The Art Studio Gallery, in the village of Arorangi, which is today recognised as one of the leading galleries in the Pacific. George works primarily in acrylic on canvas and board.
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