A Visual Journey
ARTIST STATEMENT
My paintings reflect an ongoing evolution of who I am—personal, abstract, and filled with the emotions of triumph, heartbreak, and love. Inspired by the patterns and colors found in nature, particularly the ocean, my work is a freestyle exploration of thoughts, memories, and emotions. Each piece is intuitive, like a unique sunrise or sunset, layering shapes and colors to express my experiences.
Art is a method of self-therapy for me—a liberating process that allows me to release and reflect.
ABOUT the ARTIST
Saumolia Puapuaga was born in San Diego, California in 1983. He spent his formative years growing up in Hawaii on the island of Oahu, in the neighborhood of Kalihi. In 2006 Saumolia began honing his artistic abilities at Kapi'olani Community College and ultimately transferred to the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts in 2012. Saumolia’s artwork reflects his travels, personal experiences, and cultural integrity as a first generation Samoan American artist. He currently resides near the beautiful shores of Hau'ula, Hawaii where he can be found studying the water, playing with his dog Hula and working in his studio.
