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Galerie 'Umatatea

26 Reviews

#5 of 10 things to do in Huahine

Shopping, Museums, Art Galleries

BP 615 Fare Huahine ISLV | Motu de Maeva, Route du Sofitel, 98731, French Polynesia

Review Highlights

“Talented artist and a gracious hostess”

We don’t buy trinkets when we travel, but we do buy art, so when we read other favorable reviews of... read more

Reviewed 11 April 2018

Delray2002

Delray Beach, Florida

via mobile

“Not to miss in Huahine”

We were lucky enough to spend quite some time with Melanie having a great look around the Galerie... read more

Reviewed 4 December 2016

Sandy B

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4.5 26 reviews

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11 Apr 2018

“Talented artist and a gracious hostess”

3 Dec 2016

“Not to miss in Huahine”

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Galerie 'Umatatea is located on the Motu of Maeva, about 800 meters after the bridge, across from the Pension Delord/Camping Vana'a. Melanie works in a variety of mediums--primarily oils on canvas, framed in tropical woods hand carved by a...more

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BP 615 Fare Huahine ISLV | Motu de Maeva, Route du Sofitel, 98731, French Polynesia

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+689 40 68 70 79

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Delray2002

Delray Beach, Florida

19293

Reviewed 11 April 2018 via mobile

Talented artist and a gracious hostess

We don’t buy trinkets when we travel, but we do buy art, so when we read other favorable reviews of this gallery we made a point of stopping on our self driving tour. I had previously written to Melanie to be sure she’d be open...More

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Sandy B

Reviewed 4 December 2016

Not to miss in Huahine

We were lucky enough to spend quite some time with Melanie having a great look around the Galerie which is full of the most amazing paintings. Melanie is extremely talented and the art is varied and amazing for just one artist. You do have to...More

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Mark D

6019

Reviewed 26 July 2016

Inspiring Art capturing the Spirit of Huahine

Although we had heard about Melanie's gallery from our guide book, we stumbled here while driving from the nearby marae to the beach at the old Sofitel site. Melanie's art is truly inspiring as she has definitely captured Huahine and Tahitian life during her 17+...More

1 Thank Mark D

jmm73

Doha, Qatar

729218

Reviewed 23 April 2016

Stunning!

Melanie's art is just beautiful. She captures the faces of the Polynesians perfectly and it was an absolute pleasure talking to her

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gypsy32320

Apalachicola Fl

6431

Reviewed 16 April 2016

Melanie was not at home!

Some wonderful art here. I particularly like Melanie's human subjects. Powerful. Very sorry we missed her.

1 Thank gypsy32320

I'm so sorry I wasn't there when you visited my gallery--and thank you for taking the time to write a nice review for me! Hopefully you will be able to return to Huahine and I will have the pleasure of meeting you! :) Melanie

FHazar

Avalon Beach, Australia

Reviewed 21 December 2015 via mobile

Don't miss this amazing place

One of my all time favourite afternoon ride is to Maeva, pass the little town, left on to the bridge and right towards the old Sofitel Hotel ruins.. Stop for ice cream at Galerie Umatatea and check out Melanie's latest paintings, they are stunning and...More

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Evelyn A

Santa Barbara, California

2615

Reviewed 26 November 2015

Lovely Artist's Cottage

Really lovely original artwork by Melanie. She was very welcoming and discussed her artwork, her muse and her background. Added bonus--she had made ice cream sandwiches for purchase ! : )

1 Thank Evelyn A

travellerMinnesota

Minnesota

7947

Reviewed 13 July 2014

Wonderful paintings, prints, and posters of the islands

I have so many of Melanie's wrt works that I pray I don't fall in love with more as the wall space is gone. She looks at the islands with artist's eyes. You have seen the same things, but voila! Melanie has translated the view...More

1 Thank travellerMinnesota

benoit256

Rohnert Park, California

Reviewed 27 October 2013

I need more wall space

Amazing artwork that opens a window into the daily lives, sights and colors of this wonderful corner of the world. The only problem: hard to choose amongst all these wonderful paintings, I wished I had a lot more wall space. Hoping to return soon to...More

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aurelia c

biarritz

Reviewed 18 July 2013

Mélanie Art studio

Spiritual, fun and talented....that is Melanie! Her litle "Local Style Gallery" on Maeva Motu, surounded by palm trees, open to the trade winds... where you can also enjoy in her company a fresh smoothie.... is a must not to miss on Huahine Island. You will...More

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