About

Born and raised in one of the worlds most remote inhabited islands –  Manihiki. Having both Cook Islands and Samoan roots Taja navigates the profound interplay between absence and presence, drawing deeply from their Polynesian heritage. Their work is a personal exploration of loss, shaped by the emotional landscape left in the wake of their father’s death. It reflects the duality of grief and hope, illustrating how what is lost can illuminate the enduring connections we have with culture and ancestry.