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.
009: Paula Aboy
Based in Guam, Paula Aboy designs and illustrates for her small business, Nalumade, which sells island-inspired products like art prints, stickers, and paper products.
008: Omasu Soto
Omasu Soto is a Guamanian artist who teaches art to children and adults at Art Beat Guam in Tamuning.
007: SketchyJess
SketchyJess is a Guamanian artist who in the day works as a creative director and graphic artist for a digital media advertising company. But at night or whenever she’s free, Jess makes character designs and practices her fundamentals.
006: Seiji Endo
Seiji Endo, also known as Happy Dad Doodles, is a freelance Guamanian artist who takes commissions, though he also designs clothing and works on personal projects.
005: Julia Birn
Julia Birn, also known as Deafening Silence Co, is a Guamanian artist who works in various mediums including painting and printmaking to create intriguing, flowing designs.
004: Miriam Quitaro Quinata
Miriam Quitaro Quinata, also known as Mirinata.art, is a Guamanian artist who makes handmade gifts, such as leis and wreaths.
003: Leonard Iriarte
Leonard Iriarte is a traditional contemporary artist and his work is very rooted in tradition. He is Guam’s current master of traditional-style Chamorro chant.
002: Jill Benavente
Julie “Jill” Benavente is a traditional contemporary artist who was born in 1958 in Hawai’i. She returned to Guam at the age of 13 and began making traditional jewelry. Today, she is recognized as a master carver.
001: Yumiko Furukawa
Born in 1975 in Fukushima, Japan, Yumiko Furukawa is a contemporary artist who now resides in Guam. She creates art using a variety of mediums and mixing contradictory qualities to connect them to history.