LARA FUJII | 'Wapil Zura' | Acrylic on canvas

"Wapil Zura is a fish soup that is cooked especially for our Elders and children that is usually cooked with heaps of tea grass garlic and ginger, it is a common dish in the home of the islanders, given to our children and elders to make them strong and recover quickly from the common flu and other illnesses.

Inspiration for my art comes directly from our connection to the sea. My son's livelihood depends on the sea and its bounty. The vibrant colours of our reefs and sea life are reflected in my works. My sons often come home sharing images of their day at sea filmed on a gopro, showing all the beauty and splendour of our oceans in the Zenith Kes. Wapi Zura (fish soup)."