Koko and the Coconut

Emilie was born in Tahiti in 1985. She left French Polynesia at the age of seven and settled in France with her mother and brother on the beautiful island of Noirmoutier. She developed a passion for creativity at an early age, and later majored in Art History. After graduation, she started a photography career.

In 2018, Emilie felt the urge to reconnect with her Polynesian roots and returned to Tahiti, which prompted her to change her life and to pursue her childhood dream of becoming an illustrator. Emilie now lives in Nantes in France and travels regularly to Polynesia where she has renewed strong ties.

Turia Pitt has a double degree in mining engineering and science. Trapped by a grassfire during an ultra-marathon in 2011, she suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body. Today she is studying for a Master’s degree, walking in marathons, and would one day like to run again. Her mission is to raise the profile of skin as a donated organ.