Samoan photographer

Samoan photographer explores gender identity

Pati Solomona Tyrell's work focusses on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Pacific communities in New Zealand.

RNZI reports Tyrell’s first solo photo exhibition, which is part of Auckland's Festival of Photography, at St Paul Street Gallery.

Using the Samoan concept of fagogo Tyrell said his work told stories about his sexuality and highlights other relationships within his family.