A Polynesian portrait inspired by the lagoon
Lagoon & Coral is an original 3D artwork portraying a Polynesian vahine surrounded by an elaborate headdress inspired by coral, marine life and the underwater world of French Polynesia.
The fine black-and-white illustration is drawn by hand in ink, then carefully cut and assembled in separate layers. This paper layering technique gives the composition depth and creates a subtle three-dimensional effect inside the frame.
The result is a contemporary interpretation of Polynesian beauty, combining delicate line work with the natural shapes and textures of Moorea’s lagoon.
Original artwork created in Moorea
The artist is Italian and lives and works in Moorea, where the island’s landscapes, ocean and Polynesian culture provide constant inspiration for her work.
Each element of this piece is drawn, cut and composed by hand. This is not a print or a mass-produced reproduction: Lagoon & Coral is a one-of-a-kind original artwork.
It is part of our collection of Polynesian art, featuring works created by artists and craftspeople living and working across French Polynesia.
Its clean graphic style and layered construction also make it an easy piece to incorporate into contemporary interiors alongside other Polynesian decor.
Artwork details
- Title: Lagoon & Coral
- Subject: Polynesian vahine
- Medium: ink on paper
- Technique: hand-drawn, hand-cut and layered paper composition
- Style: three-dimensional / layered paper art
- Artist: Italian artist based in Moorea
- Created in: Moorea, French Polynesia
- Frame size: 20 × 15 cm
- Original: one-of-a-kind artwork
- Frame: included
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