Aiga (Family)
Seeking God's Love Collection
The Aiga (Family) category celebrates the essence of family and the love shared through acts of mercy.
The Aiga series portrays families on a journey of faith, seeking God's love through prayer, acts of mercy, and the joyous celebration of their faith.
Set against the backdrop of Island culture, it depicts families gazing out into the ocean, symbolizing hope. The hope that is in Jesus Christ.
Searching for Paradise
18 March 2024
Digital Painting (Adobe Photoshop & Wacom Tablet)
Taupou is a Samoan term for princess or virgin in a Samoan village context. The taupou represents the family and the village during ceremonial gatherings and meetings.
In this artwork, the taupou is looking out into the ocean, seeking the truth, beauty, and goodness on the other side.
In the background are two people preparing to get on the boat to paddle to the other side.
Also, the background scene is inspired by the Call of the First Disciples of Jesus. Mt 4:18-22
Taupou Samoa Tama'ita'i
16 July 2024
Sketch (Ink Pen)
O le tama'ita'i o Samoa.
A portrait of a Taupou (Samoan Virgin Princess).
The Taupou has a unique tuiga (headpiece), which represents her faith, family, and love.
The tuiga shells represent the Holy Trinity, the Holy Family, and the humility of being open to God's love.
“Love is the only thing that matters”
- St. Therese of Lisieux
Martin LW: A Journey Seeking The Light © 2025
