Celebrating Guamanian art & culture.
Project GUAM showcases the creative talents of Guamanian artists and explores the rich cultural heritage of Guam. Our mission is to spread awareness about art and culture while also giving a platform for artists to showcase their work and inspire the next generation of creatives.
We believe that art is an important tool for cultural preservation and expression, and that it can bring people together across different backgrounds and experiences. By highlighting Guam’s diversity of art and culture, we hope to foster a sense of community and pride among our readers and encourage them to explore their own creative spirit. Our blog features interviews with artists working in a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, jewelry making, and more. Through these interviews, we learn about the artists' inspirations, techniques, and ultimately, their unique stories.
042: Michelle Pier
Michelle Pier is an experienced Guamanian artist who has hosted the Luna Festival of Creative Arts, the Holiday Craft Fair, and Creative Sessions workshops on the island for ten years.
041: Christel Aguon
Christel Aguon, also known as "Stel" or "Stella," is a Filipino contemporary artist and high school art teacher from Guam.
040: Marcus Villaverde
Based in Guam, Marcus Villaverde is a Filipino multimedia artist who specializes in graphic design and illustration.
039: Elena Cruz
Based in London, Elena Cruz is a painter and writer whose artistic vision is heavily influenced by her multicultural background as a CHamoru American.
038: Karli Pablo
Based in Washington State, Karli Pablo is a self-taught digital and traditional artist who blends her Chamoru and Norwegian heritage with the Pacific Northwest landscapes she grew up in.
037: Jennifer Sablan Andrade
Also known as Jenny Chamorrita, Jennifer Sablan Andrade is a CHamoru artist and illustrator who shares her culture by bringing fun and whimsical characters to life.
036: Luke Scott
Born and raised on the island of Guåhan, Luke Scott, also known as "Lost with Lukes,” is a graphic designer and photographer with a deep appreciation for the natural world and the teeming life it sustains.
035: Jesse Toves
Born and raised in Guam, Jesse Toves is a two-time Emmy-nominated and Visual Artists Society award-winning previsualization artist and animator based in Los Angeles.
034: Angela Paet
Based in Washington State, Angela Paet is a Chamorro carver and wearable art craftswoman dedicated to continuing her father's legacy through her artwork.
033: Olivia Simeon
Also known as Artbybiang, Olivia Simeon is a Palauan-Japanese acrylic painter based in Guam who explores the themes of the natural world through her artwork.
032: Andrew Gulac
Andrew Gulac is a traditional and digital illustrator based in Guam. His work draws inspiration from a diverse range of sources, including comics, movies, martial arts, nature, travel, and everyday life experiences.
031: Sonny Kang Chargualaf
Also known as Heroes and Headkicks, Sonny Kang Chargualaf is a Korean-Chamoru secondary art teacher and freelance comic/digital illustration artist from Guam.
030: Madison Orland
Madison Orland, a multi-ethnic Guamanian interdisciplinary artist, primarily practices acrylic painting and ceramic sculpture to traverse fantasy, science fiction, and the surreal.
029: Hiro Kurashina
Hiro Kurashina, Ph.D. is an accomplished photographer who also serves as the Emeritus Director of the Micronesian Area Research Center and President of the UOG Society of Emeritus Professors and Retired Scholars.
028: Carly Munoz
Carly Munoz, also known as CarlyArtz, is a Guamanian creator who explores the themes of nature and her island roots through acrylic and oil paints.
027: Ha'åni Bettis
Ha'åni Bettis is a versatile artist whose exploration of various mediums such as acrylic and gouache painting, henna, and ceramics serves as a path towards understanding her identity.
026: Irena Keckes
Irena Keckes, an associate professor of art at the University of Guam, is a seasoned practitioner of printmaking, specializing in relief prints, linocuts, and woodcuts.
025: Gillian Dueñas
Gillian Dueñas is a multifaceted visual artist who explores various mediums such as acrylic and gouache painting by incorporating elements of Chamoru culture.
024: Tony Dela Cruz
Tony Dela Cruz is a Guamanian independent illustrator/designer with a rich background in the video gaming industry and collaborations with major brands like Marvel and Star Wars.
023: Rioanne Simeon
Born and raised on Guam, Rioanne Simeon is a ceramicist whose work serves as her creative and therapeutic outlet.