Selau Pasege offers an intimate glimpse into the richness of Pacific cultural treasures, or measina, and their enduring significance to Pacific communities. At the heart of this exhibition, artists Jasmine Tuiā and Jimmy Ma’ia’i, supported by Funaki’s moving image work, bring together their distinct artistic practices in collaboration, creating a dialogue that explores how Tāmaki Makaurau’s Pacific communities define their identities in a climate of underrepresentation and marginalisation. Selau Pasege celebrates the inherent culture that remains a constant for these communities as they adapt and excel despite these limitations.

Measina encompasses both tangible and intangible heritage—from traditional objects such as tapa, tools, and artifacts to the values, practices, and knowledge passed down through generations. Tuiā, Ma’ia’i, and Funaki breathe contemporary life into these traditions, combining time-honored Pacific techniques and perspectives with modern influences to examine current perspectives and experiences.

Selau Pasege invites viewers to reflect on the profound ways heritage shapes us—both as individuals and as members of a collective community.