The artist

Andrés Pakarati, 33 year old, artist , tattooist and traditional Polynesian carver, lives and works in Hanga roa, Easter Island. Coming from a traditional Rapa Nui artist family (carvers, musicians and sculptors) from ancient times, where the tradition is passed generation to generation. He started is work like a traditional Polynesian artist when he was only 16 year old. He first worked as a tattooist and after this he was interested in the traditional carvings that eventually took him to contemporary art and sculpture. The most of his work can be found in many places around the world: from the prestige Ganesha gallery in Tahiti to private collections in Europe, the U.S. and Chile. His works are rich in fine details and expression, and his creations go from Polynesian musical instruments, to traditional carvings and contemporary sculptures.