B/W proofsheet of Vamaua Fa'atele with his wife Ullata and his sister Fenumia'i (Numi) Vamaua. Salelesi, Upolu, Samoa 2007

Salelesi: A Village in Samoa (2016)

The first solo exhibition in Samoa by Evotia Tamua titled Salelesi: A Village in Samoa was launched on Tuesday 15 November 2016. Held at the Centre for Samoan Studies Gallery, National University of Samoa. Showcasing 16 photographs in the main room and a slideshow of hundreds more photographs taken over a 20-year-period in her father's village of Salelesi.

Fa'afetai tele lava (thank you) to Creative New Zealand, Centre for Samoan Studies, National University of Samoa, New Zealand High Commission Apia and Signs Studio for their financial support in making this exhibition come together. Fa'afetai also to the people of Salelesi, Dionne Fonoti and Yuki Kihara for your continued support.

Tuesday 15 November to Saturday 19 November 2016.

Lady in Waiting (2006)Behind the scenes at the Miss Fa'afafine Pageant at the Kitano Tusitala Hotel (now called Tanoa Tusitala) in Samoa. A brief moment in the chaos where one fa'afafine is seen alone. — Lady in Waiting (2006)
Behind the scenes at the Miss Fa'afafine Pageant at the Kitano Tusitala Hotel (now called Tanoa Tusitala) in Samoa. A brief moment in the chaos where one fa'afafine is seen alone.

The Liveable City Art Auction (2014)

The Auckland central suburb of Arch Hill held an art auction at Hopetoun Alpha to fundraise against an international company's commercial development in their neighbourhood. As a member of the Grey Lynn Business Association, Evotia donated two framed works with 50% of sales going towards the cause.

Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 March 2014.

Tiaho (To Shine) – Contemporary Photography From Oceania (2010)

A mixed media group show curated by Giles Peterson, Mexico.

Pacific Auckland (2008)

O’Kaioceanikart, Auckland Central
Celebrating the launch of ‘Pacific Auckland’ and ‘Polynesian Festival’ photography books by Evotia and Little Island Press.

Come Together (2008)

Mixed media group show curated by Andrea Low, Art Station, Ponsonby, Auckland.

Flat White / Black Pearl (2008)

Mixed media group show curated by Jim Vivieare, Te Karanga Gallery, Karangahape Rd, Auckland.

Love Me Tender (2007)

Mixed media group show curated by Eimi Tamua, Art Station, Ponsonby, Auckland.

How to tread lightly and live like a shadow (2007)

Photography exhibition with Greg Semu and Eimi Tamua, Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland.

Very Un-Shore (2007)

Group show, The Depot Artspace, Devonport, Auckland.

La Lune (2005)

Group show of contemporary NZ photographers, Matakana Pictures, Matakana.

Site Spacific (2003)

Mixed media group show, curated by Lonnie Hutchinson. Christchurch and national tour.

Mentors (2002)

Group show with tertiary students, Art Station, Ponsonby, Auckland.

Red Bull Creative Contest (2001)

Collaboration with Lindah Lepou, 208 Karangahape Rd, Auckland.

Tautai Trust (2001)

Mixed media group show. The Edge, Aotea Centre, Auckland.

Contemporary Pacific People (1999)

Solo show, Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford University, UK.

Samoans On Holiday in Europe (1999)

Photography exhibition and talks with Eimi Tamua, Arch Hill Gallery, Auckland.

Open Skies / Divided Horizons (1997)

Group show curated by Ron Brownson, Auckland City Art Gallery.

Inei / Konei (1997)

The Pacific in photo art curated by Blair French, Australian Centre for Photography, Sydney and The John Curtin Gallery, University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia.

Contemporary Photography (1996)

Group show, 7th South Pacific Arts Festival Apia, Samoa.

islanders (1996)

First solo exhibition funded by Creative New Zealand and installed by Jim Vivieare, Arch Hill Gallery, Auckland.

Bottled Ocean (1995)

Mixed media Pacific artists curated by Jim Vivieare, Auckland City Art Gallery.