Cyber Babe: Hala Fekita – The Glassblower Reviving Ancient Artistry!

Meet Hala Fekita, a 21-year-old glassblower from Tonga, turning molten glass into delicate Pacific-inspired art and reviving ancient forms of storytelling through sculpture.

Profile Overview:

• Name: Hala Fekita

• Occupation: Glassblower

• Age: 21

• Background: Born in Nukuʻalofa, Hala discovered her love for glass in a local arts workshop. She now runs her own studio, combining modern techniques with Pacific motifs to produce luminous creations that celebrate island identity.

Likes:

• Molten Art: She loves the dance between heat, movement, and timing.

• Cultural Symbolism: Hala enjoys embedding stories into every piece she crafts.

Dislikes:

• Disposable Culture: She’s disheartened by society’s move away from handcrafted traditions.

• Lack of Arts Education: She dislikes how artistic trades are underfunded and under-taught.

Turn-ons:

• Creativity: She admires people who turn raw materials into something meaningful.

Turn-offs:

• Art Imitators: She avoids those who replicate without respect or originality.

*An AI tool was used to add a layer to the editing process for this story.

*An AI tool was used to add an extra layer to the editing process for this story.