’etu iti (Little Stars) by Ani O’Neill
Ancestral inspiration
Artist Ani O’Neill chose the theme of feathered stars and traditional craft techniques to represent the ancient skill of Polynesian sailors: ‘Our Pacific ancestors used the stars to navigate between the islands of the Pacific. Today our people have adapted to dramatic change and flourish in contemporary times, however I feel that we continue to see the stars for what they are – an integral part of our creative process.’
Date: 2006
Places
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England — made, used, made
- Cook Islands, Oceania, World — collected
- South Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, London — used