biography of a new zealand photographic artist gregory semu, a new zealand-born photographic artist of samoan descent, has been making waves in the art world since his birth in auckland in 1971. this visionary artist's work often delves into themes of pacific history, diaspora, and the complex issues of colonization, particularly the introduction of christian religion to the pacific island region. early career and notable exhibitions in 1995, semu's exhibition o le tatau samona / the tatoo arts of samoa marked a significant milestone as the first solo exhibition by a samoan heritage photograp…