Fetū / Fetu’u: The Stars / Curses

A live performance by Moe Laga.

Fetū / Fetu’u: The Stars / Curses chronicles the multifaceted experiences of Moe Laga, a Samoan Fa'afafine born in Aotearoa, who is grappling with the complexities of life in South Auckland.

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This new work delves into profound themes of grief, god(s), taboos, sex, pop-cultural witchery and the VĀ. The dichotomy of "stars" and "curses" underscores the piece, with stars symbolising hope, dreams and the cosmos, while curses represent pain, misfortune and darkness.

Fetū / Fetu’u: The Stars / Curses evokes a journey through the celestial and the terrestrial, the sacred and the profane. Through this evocative performance, Laga invites the audience to explore the interplay between light and shadow.

Moe Laga, is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice includes movement, activation and storytelling. Fetū / Fetu’u: The Stars / Curses is part of a series of new live rituals/performances created during the 2024 Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Aniva Artist Residency at Pātaka Art + Museum.