He has been involved in numerous stone symposiums and art projects over the years, both nationally and internationally. He is now a full-time sculptor, who has been stone carving for many years, and has worked within the community running a series of workshops, lectures and exhibits. Tamale shared with Filipe his knowledge and skill on lalava. He believes that lalava is the practical manifestation of creations. It is the window to the unknown, as we know it the future.
Polynesian lifestyle is a pattern and harmony in the physical sense.
Filipe believes that Lalava represents our culture through patterns and designs. Nuhisifa Williams was born in Niue and raised in New Zealand. She is married to a Cook Islander and is the mother of five children. She left school without a formal education and returned in 1992 as a mature student to pursue tertiary education. Nuhisifa is actively involved in Pacific Students Organizations on campus.