Maliatoa Taualii

My name is Maliatoa Taualii. I’m an artist from Waimānalo on the island of Oʻahu. I work with various types of mediums from large scale murals to wearable art. 

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The inspiration behind my art comes from the want to move people, to see a new perspective, and to transform them. Much of my art has multiple meanings. In Hawaiian, the word kaona means the deeper meanings and interpretations of something. I want to encourage people to not only look on the surface, but also recognize the multiple layers and search for something that resonates with them.

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My mission is to encorporate my passion for art into everything that I do. Art is how I tell stories, how I keep my cultural knowledge alive, and how I connect to and impact my community.