Tabatha Forbes – Before Flying Out, Artificial, Punanga Nui Market, Rarotonga. Limited Ed. Print. P3.$450.00 Tabatha Forbes, Before Flying Out, Artificial, Punanga Nui Market, Rarotonga. Limited Ed. Print, 600x420mm. Signed, titled and numbered, unframed. P3. “Taking an ethno-botanical perspective, the project addresses the importance of connecting people and place through the cultural use and value of the plants around them – notably reflected in the islands head ’ei / ’ei katu making. In Rarotonga, one cannot ignore the beauty and importance of the ’ei katu in the day-to-day adornment of women. All around the island different styles of ’ei katu seem to represent not only the availability of fresh flowers and leaves at a particular time of year, but have also adapted to include an innovative use of artificial flowers. Significantly, some women have created their own styles or have their favourite ’ei katu makers. There seem to be ’ei katu for all occasions and the more I look into this practice inevitably, the more diverse it becomes. Every one of these ’ei katu has a story; it’s not a finished or conclusive project.” Tabatha Forbes. In stock Quantity Add to cart Category: Tabatha Forbes Related products Tabatha Forbes – Cigar Box Cedar Ukulele P5, Cedar Wood, Rarotonga. Limited Ed. Print. $450.00 In stock Add to cart Tabatha Forbes – By Boat from Penrhyn, Dried, Te Maeva Nui, Cook Islands. Limited Ed. Print. P5. $450.00 In stock Add to cart Tabatha Forbes – Pl 6. Creatures Introduced, Limited Ed. Print. $450.00 In stock Add to cart Tabatha Forbes – Farewell Darcy, Apii Te Uki Ou, Fresh, Ngatangiia, Rarotonga. Limited Ed. Print. P6. $450.00 In stock Add to cart NEXT →