Mele Siniva Williams

Artist Profile

Mele Siniva Williams
Samoan, Tongan and Maori artist
With Maori (Nga Puhi and Ngati Raukawa), Tongan, Samoan, and European roots, Siniva Williams is a multi-faceted artist exploring cultural identity through diverse mediums. From digital photography to painting, carving, and fashion design, Siniva’s work draws on memories and stories, seeking to reconnect with whanau (family), whakapapa (ancestors), and tarangawarewae (place of belonging), giving visual form to her heritage.