Gow Langsford Gallery. New Zealand Art and Artists. As a Niuean born artist resident in New Zealand, John Pule incorporates both elements of traditional Oceanic art with more contemporary Western influences.
Colours are limited due to both the artist's choice and technique in part.
For the most part these beings and figures do not represent particular gods, mythological characters or people. Instead they evoke both passion and portent. History, places and stories are told - the missionary colonisation of the Pacific and the journey to the initially unfamiliar world of Auckland. This is both the story of John Pule and his family, as well as the story of many of his people. John Pule lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand.