teuane ann tibbo
early life and inspiration teuane ann tibbo, a samoan-born new zealand artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with her vibrant paintings. born in 1895 in pago pago, samoa, tibbo's life took a fascinating turn when she began painting at the age of 71. this unexpected foray into art was sparked by one of her daughters showing interest in the subject. artistic career and notable works tibbo's work is characterized by its depiction of leisure activities from her samoan childhood, including fishing, cricket, swimming, church, and picnics. her first solo exhibition at barry lett galleries…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of teuane ann tibbo's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
