tabatha Forbes
Doctorate in Fine Arts (DocFA)
Artist Statement
Artist Profile
Graduating with a Doctorate in Fine Arts in 2016 from Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland University, Tabatha has spent 6 years living and making art in the Cook Islands while completing her studies. Her interdisciplinary practice includes painting, photography, video, writing and performance. She has held three major exhibitions in Rarotonga (2011-2017). Working with South Pacific flora, fauna and natural history each of her projects has included collaborating with Cook Island craftsman and women.
She is currently based in Taranaki, New Zealand
Doctorate in Fine Arts (DocFA)
Artist Statement
Artist Profile
Graduating with a Doctorate in Fine Arts in 2016 from Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland University, Tabatha has spent 6 years living and making art in the Cook Islands while completing her studies. Her interdisciplinary practice includes painting, photography, video, writing and performance. She has held three major exhibitions in Rarotonga (2011-2017). Working with South Pacific flora, fauna and natural history each of her projects has included collaborating with Cook Island craftsman and women.
She is currently based in Taranaki, New Zealand