Moorea Layered Artwork – Vahine & Fe’e

Vahine & Fe’e: a layered portrait of island life

This polynesian original artwork explores the connection between the human figure and the ocean through two powerful Polynesian subjects: the vahine and the Fe’e, the octopus.

Created entirely by hand, the piece begins as an ink drawing on paper. Individual elements are then carefully cut and arranged in layers, giving the artwork a sculptural quality and a subtle sense of movement within the frame.

The three-dimensional effect is created by the paper itself rather than by printing or digital effects. As the light changes, the layered sections cast delicate shadows and reveal new details in the composition.

An original work created in Moorea

Every stage is done by hand, from the initial drawing to the cutting and final assembly of the paper elements.

This is a one-of-a-kind original artwork, not a print or a reproduction. Once sold, this exact piece will not be repeated.

For another interpretation of the Polynesian vahine using the same hand-drawn and layered technique, discover our Polynesian vahine artwork inspired by Moorea’s lagoon and coral reefs.

Artwork details

• Subject: Polynesian vahine and Fe’e
• Medium: ink on paper
• Technique: hand-drawn, hand-cut and layered paper composition
• Style: dimensional paper artwork
• Created in: Moorea, French Polynesia
• Frame size: 20 × 15 cm
• Original: one-of-a-kind artwork
• Frame: included