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.
022: Hunter Orland
Born and raised in Guam, Hunter Orland is a contemporary sculptor and ceramicist of CHamorro, Filipino, and Russian descent.
021: Alyssa Calalo
Alyssa Calalo is a multi-ethnic Guamanian experimental artist who explores a variety of mediums.
020: Jan Mariz Fernandez
Jan Mariz Fernandez is a student at the University of Guam who is pursuing her dream of becoming an art teacher.
019: Tonya Dee McDaniel
A born and raised Guamanian, Tonya Dee McDaniel is a versatile artist whose practice encompasses various mediums, including printmaking, collage, ink, watercolor, and charcoal.
018: Alyanna M. Barrera
Alyanna M. Barrera is a CHamoru student pursuing Fine Arts at the University of Guam.
017: Lehua M. Taitano
Based in San Francisco, California, Lehua M. Taitano is a CHamoru poet and interdisciplinary artist who co-founded the Art 25: Art in the 25th Century collective.
016: Jerrold Dwayne Castro
Jerrold Dwayne Castro is a Chamoru interdisciplinary artist and Fine Arts educator at the University of Guam.
015: Via Valencia
Based in Guam, Via Valencia creates surrealistic art, usually oil painting on a wooden canvas. She also creates fashion designs for clients and acts as a visual merchandiser for a luxury brand.
014: Gisela Guile
Gisela Guile works as an elementary school art teacher for the Guam Department of Education.
013: Olivia Newman
Based in Guam, Olivia Newman creates acrylic paintings of landscapes of scenes from all across Guam.
012: Yeon Sook Park
Yeon Sook Park is a dedicated member of the artist community in Guam, serving on the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency, as well as the OBRA (Organized Brotherhood Relating to Arts) Artists group.
011: Francis Labrador
Francis Labrador, also known as Mad Studio Productions, is an art teacher for the Guam Department of Education and a freelance artist.
010: Lae Morales
Based in Guam, Lae Morales, also known as Baby Kaiju is a digital clip art artist. Her work brings together various aspects from different styles and mediums to bring her imagination to life.
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.