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."
Monday, June 20, 2011
Artist: Thomas Umba
Thomas' work was really different. In the art he had on display, each figure was a mixture of both human and animal elements. He also had a piece on display that utilised the dot painting style that is common in Australian aboriginal art.
I have a piece of Thomas' work and it's really amazing. I can't seem to a add photo here, but it is of three figures; two girls and one male. They have elongated arms and legs, round smiling faces and are standing side by side, with their arms entwined and dressed only in a traditional looking lower cloth covering, but is not a grass skirt. There are also flowers and a butterfly and lizard. The background is a blue based series of patterns. The colours are vibrant and overall it's very striking.
Thomas' work was really different. In the art he had on display, each figure was a mixture of both human and animal elements. He also had a piece on display that utilised the dot painting style that is common in Australian aboriginal art.
I have a piece of Thomas' work and it's really amazing. I can't seem to a add photo here, but it is of three figures; two girls and one male. They have elongated arms and legs, round smiling faces and are standing side by side, with their arms entwined and dressed only in a traditional looking lower cloth covering, but is not a grass skirt. There are also flowers and a butterfly and lizard. The background is a blue based series of patterns. The colours are vibrant and overall it's very striking.
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