Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi
- January 10, 2024
- Painter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 23, 1959(1959-08-23) |
| Age | 65 |
| Birthplace | Tonga |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi Biography
| Name | Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi |
| Birthday | Aug 23 |
| Birth Year | 1959 |
| Place Of Birth | Tonga |
| Birth Country | New Zealand |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on August 23, 1959 in Tonga, New Zealand. Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi (born 23 August 1959 in Tonga) is a Tongan artist who has lived in New Zealand since 1978. He has exhibited in major exhibitions in New Zealand and abroad. Several major collections include his work. The 2010 Art and Asia Pacific Almanac describes him as “Tongan art’s foremost ambassador”.
Tohi’s earlier sculptures were mainly in stone and wood. More recently he has achieved recognition for large contemporary sculptures in aluminium and steel that are inspired by lalava – the Tongan word for traditional coconut sennit lashing. This lashing or binding has been described as “the Pan-Pacific technology used on houses, canoes, and tools before the introduction of Western materials”.
Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Painter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi is one of the richest Painter from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Untitled sculpture (2000, 2006) in The Square, Palmerston North
The technique of lalava is an art as well as a practical craft. Practitioners, for example, use different coloured cords to make intricate patterns. An example is in the Fale Pasifika at Auckland University for which Tohi did the lalava in 2004., In discussing this work, Tohi said that lalava is not only about binding, but is also an expression of language, and of connections with the past.
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Facts & Trivia
Gretchen Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.
Top Facts about Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi
- Born in Tonga in 1959.
- Studied at the Auckland Institute of Technology.
- Works with traditional Tongan materials and techniques.
- Known for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures.
- Exhibited internationally, including at the Venice Biennale.
- Has won numerous awards for his work.
- His pieces are held in collections worldwide, including the British Museum.
- Often explores themes of identity and cultural heritage in his art.
- Has also worked as a teacher and mentor to other Pacific artists.
- Continues to create new works from his studio in New Zealand.