Horse Rider, 2006 by Rusiate Lali, 40x40cm

Horse Rider, 2006 by Rusiate Lali, 40x40cm

A horseman is travelling forth – we are left to ponder on where he has been and where he is going to… Layers of text and paint give reference to a story that is unfolding… this beautifully crafted work merges the printed words of the modern age with the delicate lines which have reference to traditional Tapa designs and to body tattoos.

Rusiate, one of the most exciting and provocative artists to exhibit at Gallery Gondwana, comes from a long lineage of potters, carvers, tapa cloth and fibre artists. Named Contemporary Fijian Artist of the Year in 1999, Rusiate’s work is a sensuous mix of past and present, myth and reality. He has had five solo exhibitions and participated in many group exhibitions. To date much of his work has explored his personal experiences and his universal awareness of social issues. He handles these subjects with intelligence and sensitivity.

This artwork is freighted with canvas stretched on frame protected by MDF board