Mama Graun - Mother of the South (50 Years of PNG)

Mama Graun - Mother of the South (50 Years of PNG)This artwork was created to capture the essence of the Southern Region of Papua New Guinea. It is one of four works originally completed as part of a commissioned series. Due to the collector not meeting contractual obligations, the piece has, for the first time, been released to the public. At the centre of the work is a Mekeo woman from Central Province. She stands as a quiet but powerful embodiment of the Southern Region, carrying the stories,

As you gaze upon this evocative artwork

Mountain Meri - Baiyer Butterfly

In the captivating fjords of Tufi

Many tribes believe that sharks carry the spirits of ancestors and act as guardians of the reef

layered with confetti-like waves to represent the noise

The turtle grew tired and swam to the bottom of the ocean and brought sand up to the surface

and community

In an attempt to capture the stories and beauty of Baiyer and its people

within the fabric of art

heads down

take the time to listen to our children

I used the soil to create a yellow clay hue in the background of the artwork