Nikki Mariner is a self-taught Samoan painter based in Samoa, whose vibrant acrylics on canvas explore the rich interior lives of modern Samoan women and their relationships with one another and the world around them. Her work examines how these women navigate a modern, technological world while remaining deeply rooted in an indigenous, traditional Pacific culture, blending bright colours and bold patterns with traditional Samoan tattoo motifs and textiles, and placing her subjects within their natural tropical surroundings.
Beyond her own practice, Nikki is co-founder of Manamea Art Gallery, and in 2024 she represented Samoa in visual arts at the Festival of Pacific Arts (FestPAC) in Honolulu. Her large-scale paintings now welcome international visitors in the VIP Lounge terminal at Faleolo International Airport, a fitting reflection of her role as one of the leading creative voices of her nation.
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Nikki Mariner is a self-taught Samoan painter based in Samoa, whose vibrant acrylics on canvas explore the rich interior lives of modern Samoan women and their relationships with one another and the world around them. Her work examines how these women navigate a modern, technological world while remaining deeply rooted in an indigenous, traditional Pacific culture, blending bright colours and bold patterns with traditional Samoan tattoo motifs and textiles, and placing her subjects within their natural tropical surroundings.
Beyond her own practice, Nikki is co-founder of Manamea Art Gallery, and in 2024 she represented Samoa in visual arts at the Festival of Pacific Arts (FestPAC) in Honolulu. Her large-scale paintings now welcome international visitors in the VIP Lounge terminal at Faleolo International Airport, a fitting reflection of her role as one of the leading creative voices of her nation.
For sizing and delivery details click HERE.
