Last Saturday a woman visited my stall at the market rocking some phat ass pearls. She looked so glamorous. So I just had to paint my version of her.

Cook Island based visual artist Remiah, living in Rarotonga she has been honing her skills in painting for the past few years.

'My inspiration stems from my culture, my surroundings and mostly as a Cook Island woman. We hold a certain boldness about ourselves, as mothers, mama's, aunties, sisters, friends. With strength, elegance, playfulness and a touch of secrecy.

Remiah loves creating using a wide range of mediums, but predominantly working with acrylic. “Exploring contemporary art styles all with a Cook Island flair connects me more to culture.'