Lemalu Taufusi

Lemalu Taufusi has spent decades as the island's sole elevator mechanic on American Samoa, a role that requires meticulous attention and reliability. He can point out any elevator shaft from memory and has developed a unique sensitivity to the texture and temperature of different colors. His art springs from a life of responsibilities and an ongoing relationship with his island community, where maintaining safety in an environment so tied to the sea is paramount. The daily routines and hands-on tasks have led to a creative expression rooted in order and the tactile sensations of his environment.