Artists, Craftsmen, Tattooists, and other specialties on Moorea Island- Tahiti Sun Travel

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Alain KEREBEL

The creativity of the Society island's many skilled artists and craftsman is impressive and varied.

Some of the more common examples of work include painting, woodcarving, working with shells and pearls in a thousand ways, and tattooing, but there are other specialties as well...

This page is intended to display the unique skills of the artists and individuals of Moorea island in particular. All have their own unique styles and products.

There's also a list of art galleries here where you can find the goods produced by these and other Tahitian artists.

LOCAL ARTISTS & CRAFTSMEN

ART GALLERIES

TATTOOISTS

OTHER ISLANDS

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LOCAL ARTISTS & CRAFTSMEN

It's probable that Moorea has more unique and highly talented artists per capita than any of the other islands of French Polynesia. The reasons for this could be many...

The island's beauty is certainly a factor, although other islands are also spectacular... The island's close proximety to Tahiti and French Polynesia's cultural center of Papeete may also be a factor in the respect that the artists benefit by it without actually being there... or, maybe its the pineapples?

Whatever the reasons, Moorea has an influence over it's creative inhabitants that makes them capable of producing some world class art.

There are a handful of artists in particular that stand out from the rest...

ALAIN KEREBEL (and the Golden Nugget Gallery)
BP 157 Maharepa- MOOREA
Telephone- (689) 56.13.05, Fax- (689) 56.29.40 E-MAIL
Accept Amex, Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, and JCB

Long time Moorea resident and Master Painter/ Jeweler Alain Kerebel and his equally talented wife Joselyne invite you to their HOME and WORKING ART GOLDEN NUGGET STUDIO/ GALLERY to view and purchase their one of a kind, high quality art. FEATURING: Unique and exclusive jewelry creations with an emphasis on the creative blending of fine Tahitian BLACK PEARLS with hand manipulated GOLD, and a selection of ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS...

SEE THEIR LINKING WEBSITE FOR PICTURES, BACKGROUND, AND PERSONALITY!

ART GALLERIES

Celebrate the diversity and creativity of Moorea's unique artists and craftsmen!

Local artists on Moorea 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 Bora bora, 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.

Here's a list of the local galleries on the island:

GALERIE API PK 26, Haapiti, PO Box 1039- 98 729 Papetoai, MOOREA Telephone- (689) 56.13.57, Fax- (689) 56.28.27	ARTS POLYNESIENS Located at the Le Petit Village Center Haapiti, PO. Box 1064, Papetoai, MOOREA Telephone- (689) 56.39.42, Fax- (689)56.50.43
ATELIER JEANNE SHELSHER Chemin des Ananas, (Le Belvedere), PO Box 1191- 98 729 Papetoai, MOOREA, Telephone/ Fax- (689) 56.35.88	GALERIE VAN DER HEYDE Cooks bay, PO Box 72- 98 728 Maharepa, MOOREA Telephone- (689) 56.14.22, Fax- (689)56.22.22
ATELIER STANLEY HAUMANI PK 26, (Near the Club Med)- Haapiti, PO Box 1105- 98 729 Papetoai, MOOREA, Telephone/ Fax- (689) 56.21.57	ATELIER CHRISTIAN DELOFFRE PK 6, - Maharepa, PO Box 367- 98 728 Maharepa, MOOREA, Telephone/ Fax- Unknown

Don't miss our SHOPS & BOUTIQUES section for more options of gift buying 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, Moorea is a great place to get one...

Work with one of these tattoo artists on something that means something special to your life.

ROONUI TATTOO / TAHITI TAHOO
PK 26, Haapiti- MOOREA (facing Club Med),
P.O. Box 1277 - 98 729 Papetoai, Moorea
Telephone/ fax- (689) 56.37.53, Contact: Mr. Roonui ANANIA
Traditional Polynesian style tattooist Roonui assumes the
authentic role of a legendary character likeness of his own tattoos.
OPEN FOR TATTOOING: Tuesday- Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm

TAMUERA TATTOO
Painapo Beach, Haapiti- MOOREA (near Tiki Theatre), P.O. Box 1277 - 98 729 Papetoai, Moorea
Telephone- (689) 56.25.33,
Contact: James TAMUERA
Traditional Polynesian style tattoo artistry. Original designs. Taught by Chime.
OPEN DAILY FOR CUSTOM TATTOOING

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