'Mythological beliefs which tell of the origin of a tribe in the highlands region where the first living person/ancestor is a bird or animal.
The birds always become a symbol of the power of protection and safety of the ancestors. As the myths were always handed down orally, they underwent natural, local and personal change and variations, until the myths became legends on their own.'
Alexander Mebri - Port Moresby, February 2012
Alex was born in Abepura town, Jayapura, the... more about artist