Manu Tuiasosopo
a concrete block house in American Samoa
Manu Tuiasosopo spends his days managing livestock auctions in Pago Pago, caught between the rhythm of storm warnings and the soft balance sheets that tie the community together. Living alone, he finds solace carving tiny creatures from soap at night, leaving them like hidden tokens throughout the town. Each creation is a quiet protest against the inevitable decay he meticulously charts with every creak and groan of his humble home.
About
Obsession
The exact sound a house makes
Voice
Subtle creaks and whispered rhythms
Artistic Medium
Soap carvings
Technique
Carving
Influences
The gentle decay of his surroundings, the daily interaction with livestock, the waves' distant echoes from the docks.
Materials
Locally sourced soap, sturdy carving knives
Scale
Palm-sized carvings
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