Guam artist Mark Dell’Isola exhibited his work this weekend at the Saggan Kotturan Chamoru (Chamoru Cultural Center) at Ipao Point. Floor to ceiling mandalas are showcased across his studio space, capturing the viewer’s attention into a mesmerizing gaze. The mandalas create optical illusions, and give the viewer a sense of motion in the artwork. The …
Solace is an art exhibit inspired by locally-produced film project “The Madam,” depicting the realities of human trafficking and violence against women. Rubyjane Buhain-Redila, who starred in the film, is featuring her artwork with a few featured local artists (myself included) at the upcoming exhibit. Rubyjane shared this about her experience and reason for creating …
This piece has been in my mind’s eye for some time now, a darker painting with metallic colors for the floral design. I actually did this piece to go along with a photoshoot I recently did. As it goes with any of my pieces, especially the ones with metallic paints, different lighting situations change the …
When I got back into painting in 2008, I started by creating a spiral, with one color. I needed the simplicity at the time, as painting with two babies to care for wasn’t easy to do. I gave myself permission to keep things really simple by starting with one color, one motion. It turned into …
Hafa adai! Some pics from a private Creative Session I facilitated the other night. Gather your friends or colleagues at the location of your choice and book your own private Creative Session. Fee is $40/person. Minimum of 10 people, and must schedule at least 2 weeks prior to desired session date. Book now, as all fees …
Soon she will have a twin sister, but for now, here is the Coconut Fire Goddess painting, a commissioned piece. This warm, rich, fiery piece will soon have a cool counterpart, a Coconut Moon Goddess sister. 11″x14″ acrylic on stretched canvas.
Due to popular demand, I have painted another rooster, or “gayu” as we call them in Chamorro here on Guam. I’m sure this won’t be the last, and in fact, this might be the start of a collection of pieces to showcase in an exhibit. A rooster exhibit! Here are some photos of the piece …
Now that I’ve cleared out the big pieces from my room, I finally got to start on some long-awaited pieces. The first one on the easel is “I Puti’on” (which is Chamorro for “the Star”), a commissioned piece. I really enjoyed this one, a lot of warm and cool contrasts with metallics throughout. The Star …
On my birthday, December 12th, I decided to celebrate by giving away a small painting. This 6″x8″ piece is called “Alive” and I posted a picture of it, with this wordage: Today is my birthday! In celebration, I’d like to give away a painting! This is a small piece, it is 6″x8″ acrylic on stretched canvas …
A couple recent paintings I did, the first two were spontaneous, the third a commissioned piece. The “Abundant Joy” tree, was a piece I did as a challenge from a friend on a difficult day. I was having a hard time emotionally and she challenged me to put in into a painting. It wasn’t what …
Visit Guma’ Tasa in Mangilao, Guam throughout the month of October into early November to see artworks displayed by Myracle Mugol and Clarissa Torres, in their exhibit: Deviants. The duo showcase a variety of paintings, drawings, photography and more, on a unique newspapered wall.
Today’s Creative Session brought about this wave painting, called “Wave of Peace.” I enjoyed creating this piece, going for a moody but peaceful feel. It is 11″x14″ acrylic on stretched canvas.
The latest commission artwork by Michelle Pier, a 4’x6′ acrylic painting on canvas titled “Infinite Love,” was documented from start to finish in this time-lapse video:
The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency Gallery (CAHA) is hosting a collaborative exhibit, “Scenes by the Sea”, featuring artwork by Viktoria Sayers, Jull Mudd, and Laurel Levy. The exhibit will be on display until the end of September. The CAHA gallery is located on the 1st floor of the Terlaje Professional Building, …
VISIT SILIBRASION FAMALAO’AN ON FACEBOOK for more photos, videos & updates. Guam’s top female artists are coming together once again to celebrate women in the arts on Guam, while contributing toward Erica’s House. You can expect a mindblowing concert put on by some of Guam’s best female musicians including: Gen Advincula, Rachel Esteves, Christine …
I’ve been gradually collecting and taking images of Guam’s local murals and street art, to showcase the more attractive walls and buildings on Guam. There are plenty of “eye sores” here on Guam, abandoned & dilapidated buildings, junk yards, and garbage, but I try to find the beauty instead. The art. And there is plenty …
Creative Sessions are held every 1st Saturday of the month at Guma’ Tasa in Mangilao, Guam, from 9-11am. Fee is $30 and includes all acrylic painting supplies. We had a good time, here are photos from this month’s session:
Oh what a night! An epic evening for the books indeed. I stole away my girl Amanda to come with me to the GAX VII (Guam Art Exhibit) opening night and the premier of the film Talent Town, a Muña Bros production. The film is a documentary about what creative life is like for Guam’s …
I’ve been meaning to paint another rooster (or known better on Guam as Gåyu), so I whipped up this piece two days ago.
Painted this Moonlit Sea piece last week, as I felt like following the flow of the rainy grey weather. When life gets you down, just keep creating.