About the Project

This page was started by a U.S. expat living and working in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Bea Amaya is a manager at a trucking and logistics company, Trans Wonderland Limited, locally owned and operated within PNG.

"In getting to know my home city, Port Moresby, I notice a large number of 'street artists' with their works for sale throughout the capital. I began thinking how wonderful it would be if some of this beautiful artwork made its way back to the U.S. and to other places around the world. Neither and artist nor an art aficionado, I am merely someone who enjoys beautiful things. As the project grows, perhaps, together, we will find a way for these artists to be recognised and rewarded for their work. I can't wait to see what happens next."

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Artist: Newman Baundo

I actually purchased this piece from Newman and it is on display in our offices at work. The subject of this painting is the Huli wigmen of the Southern Highlands Province. The managing director (CEO) of the company I work for is Huli, so it seemed an appropriate selection. I love the different style of the painting with the cross-hatching on top. The adult males of this tribe dress this way only for sing-sings and other celebrations now, but the dress is quite elaborate and detailed, and each part of it has significance. I was recently invited to watch a group of these men as they prepared for a celebration and was amazed at the amount of detail that went into their preparations. Seeing this rich heritage reflected on an artist's canvas is quite rewarding.

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