"Can you see what I see?" is a beautiful book, a timeless and boundless dance between Lela'ulu's rhymes and Marsters' mastery of lines. The lyrical nature of this little book captivates the reader while the illustrations illuminate the much deeper meaning behind Can you see what I see?
Author: Nanette Lelaʻulu
Illustations by: Chloe Marsters
Colours by: Nanette Lelaʻulu
Design by: Katy Yiakmis
Bloody Mosquito Publishing
Format: Hardcover
Release date Rarotonga: 17th June 2022
Pages: 29
Dimensions: 21.5cm x 12cm x .7
ISBN 9 780473 594336
Ages: 5 years to 100 years
A bit about Nanette -
Painting has always been my place of solitude and peace.
It was after my Grandmother Iliganoa Lela'ulu passed away in the late 80's that I truly began to explore the emotional places painting took me, looking deeper into the feelings behind the layers of paint.
I have been exhibiting solo since 1996 and participating in groups shows since 1990 in New Zealand, Europe, New Caledonia and the Cook Islands.
I've always had a fascination with painting people, but have recently begun painting miniature landscapes of Rarotonga. I enjoy the intimacy of the smaller size.
In 2006 I was awarded the Artist in Residence for the Cook Islands, also in 2006 I received my Masters of Arts in Therapy, with First Class Honours. Following on from that in 2012 I received first class honours for my Clinical Masters of Arts in Therapy.
The Cook Islands became my home in 2012.
I'm continuing to explore the therapeutic methodologies of the Arts.
- http://www.nanettelelaulu.com/artist-profile.html