Liklik Tubuan - Sun Kirap

Liklik Tubuan - Sun KirapPapua New Guinea is rich in ancient traditions and sacred rituals that continue to hold deep meaning today. I was invited to create a piece celebrating the Tubuan tradition from East New Britain in the New Guinea Islands, which led me on a journey to better understand its cultural significance. What stood out most to me was the strong sense of identity still upheld in East New Britain, even as many parts of the country move away from tradition. The

Posca Acrylic pens

the wearer of the mask performs awe-inspiring movements around and through towering flames

Fine Art Paper

The Mama Graun series was conceived to showcase the often overlooked power that women hold in Papua New Guinea

a reflection on the Southern Region as Papua New Guinea marks fifty years of independence and looks toward the generations to come

continuity

Adorned with vibrant patterns and exaggerated features

What amazes me is that this was done without modern technology

they aim to shed light on the gaze of a PNG child and the realities they navigate

Here is the story inspiration of the creation of Mountain Meri Sun Kirap:

These flowers symbolise life

her legacy enduring through the lives she touches