Renowned local and international Fijian visual artist Irami Buli has joined the Fiji Corrections Service to help produce the upcoming New Life Art Exhibition from the 8th of April which will be held at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
Buli says he always had an interest in assisting communities with anything to do with art and development in sharing his experience and knowledge when needed.
He says he was being considered to come and assist these talented inmates and he feels this is the right time for him and also the right moment to continue the great work that Jane Ricketts has done over many years with the artists of Tagimoucia Gallery.
Buli says he hopes to bring change in the lives of inmates and to develop the creative potential they have.
Buli has travelled and exhibited in many parts of the world and is the first recipient from Fiji to exhibit at the 7th and 8th Beijing International Art Biennale at the National Art Museum in Beijing China representing Fiji at the Iconic International Art platform in 2017 and 2019.
Buli also attained international recognition for his contribution to the National Art Museum in Beijing and has been honoured for his achievements.
The Fiji Corrections Service has come out with a “New Life” Art Exhibition to coincide with the Annual Easter Celebrations and also to expose the exceptional works of art produced by inmates at the Tagimoucia Gallery.
Commissioner of Corrections, Commander Francis Kean says they are delighted to have someone with Buli’s reputation and expertise.
Kean says it is hard to have someone of his stature volunteering their free time and they thank him for his willingness to come and help restore lives through art.
