Jasmine Tuiā is an artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau. She examines concepts of Pacific storytelling and indigenous Sāmoan narratives through mediums of photography, moving image and tapa (siapo) making. Jasmine is of Samoan descent (Matautu Lefaga, Falefa, Anoama’a and Malifa, Apia) and is a recent Master of Fine Arts graduate at the Elam School of Fine Arts.

Jasmine’s practice is influenced by places, people and water talanoa (conversation) of Matautu Lefaga, Samoa. She explores the re-representation and reclamation of Pacific identities with tapa; reinforcing the importance of collective practices and Moana voices.

For the Ockham Collective, Jasmine aims to hold artists' workshops, cross-critiques and exhibitions in the Ockham precincts. The cross-critique initiative focuses on bridging the gap between established artists, emerging artists, students and mentors, as well as bringing different artistic practices and backgrounds together in one space; to critique, share and provide cultural and social support for Tāmaki-based artists. The Cross-Crits initiative prioritises BIPOC voices and welcomes everyone to join in the discussions and activities.