Taniela Petelo is a visual artist and musician, born and raised in Haveluloto, Tongatapu, Tonga.
In 2008, Taniela began training in fine arts under Tevita Latu, who taught art at the 'Atenisi Institute. Taniela eventually developing a style using pieces with mixed media, ranging from charcoal and pencil on paper to clay, newspaper and mixed media.
Taniela has been exhibiting in Tonga regularly since 2009, and earlier this year was featured in the Maketi Ples 2014 exhibition in Sydney.
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