So’otaga (Connection)

So’otaga (Connection) explores belonging, community, and connection in Melbourne’s Pasifika & Māori diaspora.

Derived from Fuimaono’s seven-year catalogue and featuring new works, this exhibition reflects on the intricate web of diaspora connections, particularly the potential for both intimacy and alienation within intersecting micro-communities. Contemplating the delicate yet enduring strength of these bonds, the series serves as a love letter both to and from the artist’s extended LGBTQIA+ Pasifika & Māori community. Viewers are invited to reflect on their own deeply personal experiences of ‘community’, ‘belonging,’ and cultural identity.