Tyla Vaeau | |
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| Born | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Education | Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland |
| Known for | tatau |
Tyla Vaeau is a master tattooist (Sāmoan: tufuga tātatau) of Sāmoan (Sale’a’aumua, Aleipata and Safune, Savai’i) and Pākehā (NZ European) descent.[1] In 2019, she was awarded the Creative New Zealand Emerging Pacific Artist award.[2] She was the first Sāmoan female tattooist to be gifted the customary Sāmoan tattooing tool, the 'au, from the Sa Su'a family – one of the leading families of tattooists in Sāmoa.[3][4]
- ^ "Tatau practitioner Tyla Vaeau – inspired by the resilience and strength of Moana peoples". 8 July 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ "Tyla Vaeau – The University of Auckland". www.auckland.ac.nz. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ "Tatau is an ancient artform — meet the women keeping its traditional practice alive with the 'au". ABC Pacific. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ Avia, Tusiata. "Song of the Goddess-Twins: A Review of Tatau: Sāmoan Tattooing and Photography". Pantograph Punch. Retrieved 22 December 2024.