FNU lecturer, Mr Samuela Nabolaniwaqa guides the Chief Guest and Acting Head of School, School of Education, Dr Varanisese Tagimaucia, and other academics through the art gallery, showcasing the impressive artworks created by students during the recent Art Exhibition and Fashion Showcase.
Final-year students at the Fiji National University’s (FNU) Natabua Campus proudly showcased their artistic talent and innovative fashion designs during a recent Art Exhibition and Fashion Showcase.
The event, hosted by FNU’s College of Humanities, Education and Law (CHEL) and the College of Engineering, Technical Vocational Education and Training (CETVET), highlighted the students’ hard work, creativity and passion for visual arts and fashion design.
Held under the theme, Identity in Visual Arts and Fashion, the exhibition featured works produced by trainee teachers pursuing a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Physical Education and Art and Craft, under the guidance of lecturers Mr Perry Gabriel, who is also the Head of Natabua Campus, and Mr Samuela Nabolaniwaqa. Students undertaking the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Home Economics were mentored by lecturer Ms Miriama Namosimalua.
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Home Economics proudly showcasing their beautifully designed attire.
The students showcased projects from various units, including ART505 Drawing (Year 1), IST701 Carving (Year 3), IST702 Printmaking (Year 3), and HEC703 Advanced Apparel and Design (Year 3).
Chief Guest and Acting Head of School, School of Education, Dr Varanisese Tagimaucia, said the occasion reflected a shared commitment to strengthening teacher education and providing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for trainee teachers in their specialised fields.
FNU lecturer and Head of Natabua Campus, Mr Perry Gabriel, together with his students, presenting a special gift to the Chief Guest and Acting Head of School, School of Education, Dr Varanisese Tagimaucia.
“It is through such collaboration that we build stronger programmes, richer learning environments and more capable future teachers and educators,” Dr Tagimaucia said.
“These art forms reflect storytelling, cultural expression and the ability to connect ideas across time and context.
“What stands out is that your work is the result of continuous progression from Year 1 through to Year 3. Each stage of your learning has contributed to what we see today — refined designs that demonstrate both technical expertise and personal creativity.”
She added that, as future teachers, the students would play a vital role in shaping how young people understand themselves and express their identities.
“I encourage you to foster creativity in your classrooms, support individual expression and create learning environments where every student feels confident and valued,” she added.
FNU lecturer, Ms Miriama Namosimalua speaking at the the recent Art Exhibition and Fashion Showcase.
