Chorus Box

We are proud to be working alongside Business East Tāmaki and The Beautification Trust for the painting of a Chorus box on Kerwyn Avenue and Ra Ora Drive.

As an outcome of accepting Expressions of Interest, this collaboration has come from the definition of community (the main way in which we connect with creatives for projects). Within our local community is Samoan artist Falefatu Carreras Enari. Submitted for the Chorus box proposal, was Falefatu’s colourful imagery, using prominent line work and colour blocking to capture local landmarks to East Auckland.

The imagery you see showcases Pakuranga Creek, the Pakuranga Rotary, Musick Point Radio Tower and houses along Bucklands Beach waterfront.

Replicating this artwork on behalf of Falefatu is local creative Olive Breach, a tutor, artist and facilitator.

Artist bio:

Talofa lava. My name is Falefatu Carreras Enari. I enjoy watching television programmes especially comedies from the 1970s, listening to disco music and spending time with my Mum and my sister. 

I liked drawing when I was younger. I used to draw with my felts in my scrapbooks. 

I started going to Mapura Art Studio in February 2010. I have learnt how to paint, and how to use colored ink from the tutors. I enjoy taking photos, using the coloured felts and having a cup of tea at Mapura. 

I like drawing pictures of people, houses, food and family. I use lots of lines, felts and bright colours. My artwork is colourful so that when people look at it, they can feel better.

Manuia fa'afetai,

Falefatu Carreras Enari

This was an Arts Out East project supported by Howick Local Board, Business East Tamaki, Mapura Studios and the Beautification Trust. Arts Out East is a Te Tuhi programme.