ART
GALLERIES
Celebrate
the diversity and creativity of Bora Bora's unique artists and craftsmen!
Local artists on Bora Bora sell their products and services at whatever forums are available to them, just as most artists do anywhere else... Much of what is produced on this island in particular can be also be found in artisan centers in Uturoa, Raiatea, various galleries, resort hotels, and boutiques of Papeete, Tahiti and Moorea, as well as other locations throughout French Polynesia.
In these galleries, you'll see lots of woodcarvings, shell and pearly items, black pearl related jewelry, paintings and sculptures, and other assorted styles of Polynesian related artistry. Art options range from the affordable souvenir for the economically
challenged to fine, one of a kind pieces for the more affluent collector.
Upon purchasing a peice of art you're not only acquiring a beautiful slice
of original Polynesian culture but also supporting the local
art community.
The largest and oldest art gallery on the island is:
GALERIE
D'ART ALAIN LINDA
B.P. 72, 98730- BORA BORA, Telephone/ Fax: (689) 67.70.32
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Oldest and largest art gallery and studio on Bora bora features the finest artists from around the Polynesian islands.
Working artists Alain and Linda have over 35 years of experience presenting the best of the Polynesian arts in their gallery, as well as having worked and been featured in leading galleries throughout Paris themselves.
Paintings found in the gallery include such well known and respected artists
as: Boullaire, Marere, Teia, Gotz, Yrondi, Becaud, Vaea, Linda Jauneau, Aiu,
Hiro, Ph. Veyrier, B. Curet, Deloffre, M. Juen, Maui Seaman, M. Feltrin, Tihoti,
Mov, Tamatona Simson, and more...
We also have beautiful sculptures from M. Cresson, C. Morlot, Joan de Kat,
N. Kaimuko, Joel Tisseyre, and Moerani.
There's also bronzes from Daniel Halverson, etchings from Boullarire, Feltrin, Duday and Erhard Lux, pottery from Peter and Hinau Owen as well as lithographs, old etchings, tapas, artbooks, etc.
Let artist Alain show you the finest of his custom Pareo art. He has been
developing original techniques for over 25 years.
COME VISIT OUR DIRECT LINKING WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
!
and here's a list of the rest of the galleries on Bora bora:
BORA BORA ART NAEA LOCAL STUDIO
Faanui, PO. Box 286- 98 730 Vaitape- BORA BORA
Telephone- (689) 67.71.17
Polynesian gifts and art. |
PATINE
Nunue, PO. Box 29- 98 730 Vaitape- BORA BORA
Telephone/ Fax- (689) 67.74.09
Polynesian gifts and art. |
BORA BORA BRONZE WORKSHOP (D.HALVERSON)
Nunue, PO. Box 410- 98 730 Vaitape- BORA BORA
Telephone/ Fax- (689) 79.43.83 |
ART DU PACIFIQUE
Located at the Jardin Gauguin, PO. Box 922- 98 730 Vaitape- BORABORA, Telephone-
(689) 67.63.85
Authentic Polynesian Tapa paintings and original marquesan sculptures by the master woodcarvers. Shuttle service available. |
GALERIE BORA BORA
PO. Box 771, 98 730 Vaitape- BORA BORA
Telephone- (689) 67.67.28, Fax- (689)67.74.34
Polynesian gifts and art. |
TAMANU GALLERY
Vaitape, PO. Box 554- 98 730 Vaitape- BORA BORA
Telephone/ Fax- (689) 67.66.89
Polynesian gifts and art. |
BORA BORA GALLERY
Matira- BORA BORA
Telephone- (689) 67.66.75, Fax-(689)45.17.77
Black pearls custom jewelry, painting, local art. |
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DON'T MISS OUR SHOPS & BOUTIQUES SECTION FOR MORE GIFT BUYING OPTIONS AND ART IDEAS... |
TATTOO
ARTISTS
An
important part of the culture of the Polynesian islands is tattooing. South
Pacific Islanders have been decorating their bodies with symbolistic art for
many hundreds of years, if not thousands... In fact, it's popularly believed
among historians that the first and oldest Tattoos known to man were from the
South Pacific Islands, (probably the Marquesas).
Today's Polynesian tattoo specialists benefit
from the new and safe techniques of modern tattooing, yet most are proud to
continue working with the traditional art motifs and themes of their ancestors. This makes for unique tattooing. If you've ever wanted a tattoo, Bora Bora is an excellent place to get one...
Work with Fati Tattoo on something special to add to your life.
FATI TATTOO (AND BOUTIQUE PAIKI)
Located on Matira Point (B.P. 592)- BORA BORA
E-MAIL
Telephone: (689) 67.50.84, Mobile: (689) 71.54.84
Fati is a Marquesan (Ua Pou) born, fabulous tattoo artist living and working his craft on Bora bora. He prefers Marquesan style motifs for his one of a kind artwork, since thats where his roots are.
He knows the stories and symbolism behind each of the pieces he draws and loves sharing his knowledge with you.
COME VISIT
OUR DIRECT LINKING WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION !
