The artists that Art Stret work with represent the strongest artistic talent drawn from across Papua New Guinea. They represent all generations, cultural backgrounds and a diverse technical history. Many of these artists are recognised internationally for their glorious work whilst there is little recognition inside their own country. Art Stret aims to promote the creators and their work to a broader audience both at home and internationally and hopes to aid in the recognition of the wealth of artistic tradition and talent here in Papua New Guinea.
Although Akis is often referred to as the first professional artist it orginated as a skill he developed in his role as an interpreter to communicate ideas he couldn't articulate in pidgin. ...
Alex was born in Abepura town, Jayapura, the capital city of Papua. The last born of six children the family originated from Yoka Village, Lake Sentani, the home of traditional bark paintings and...
Ali Kayaya is a Danish artist now living in Port Moresby.
Ali was born in Zanzibar in 1951, a descendent of the Manyema (flesh eater) people of the Congo Basin and Western...
Andrew is the son of Papua New Guineas most recognised artist, Mathias Kauage and paints full time.
"My Father has always been my greatest inspiration watching him closely from my...
It was Avei’s first teacher at Hohola Infant School who handed out pencil and papers and asked the class to draw whatever they wanted. He drew a young man with a headdress and kundu drum,...