Kiki Rivera

Created as a response to artist Kiki Rivera’s engagement with the Dilukai that temporarily resides at the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum. Part of Pasifika Transmissions; the Dilukai is rooted in and inspired by the people of Palau (Belau). Presented in two parts: "The Woman" and "The Lover."

After having a nightmare about his grandfather, Tala looks his mother for answers. She recounts a tale about Tala's grandfather and how he got his name. In this tale, she tells him about his grandfather's friend, a monkey named Susie, and their journey to Pulotu, a place without light.