Pikinini blo tumoro III - Lukautim Pikinini

Pikinini blo tumoro III - Lukautim PikininiRecently in Port Moresby, the lifeless body of a toddler was found in a drain. He was a victim of negligence, one of many similar tragedies in a country where the vulnerable often go unheard. This is a heartbreaking reminder of the injustices faced by children in Papua New Guinea. When I first saw the image of his body, I felt compelled to create this piece in his memory. This artwork is a tribute to him, and to all the little souls lost too soon. Its

While wigs are not commonly worn by women across the province

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Posca pen and acrylic on cotton duck canvas

and natural forces

The Mountain Meri series is an ongoing project that changes and grows as I discover more stories that inspire these meaningful pieces

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and be protected at all costs

This grounding layer connects my personal memories with the cultural legacy of the Highlands

highlighted with the largest application of gold leaf in the piece

A2 Print (420mm x 594mm)

The Original Collection

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