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.
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.
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.