From Full Dusk to Full Tusk: Reimagining the" Dusky Maiden" through the Visual Arts By Marata Tamaira

https://www.academia.edu/1444806/From_Full_Dusk_to_Full_Tusk_Reimagining_the_Dusky_Maiden_through_the_Visual_Arts?email_work_card=title&li=0 The article explores the historical and contemporary representations of the "dusky maiden" motif in visual arts, tracing its evolution from early Euro-American depictions of Polynesian women to modern interpretations. It highlights how these images reflect colonial attitudes and the eroticization of Polynesian culture, using both historical artworks and contemporary responses to critique and expand upon these portrayals. Through narratives intertwined with personal reflections and heritage, the article emphasizes the resilience and agency of Polynesian women against a backdrop of appropriation and misrepresentation. ...