The University of Guam Isla Center for the Arts has opened a new exhibition titled "Island Voices: UOG Alumni & Student Printmaking Exhibition & Paper Boats Project Portfolio," featuring over 180 works created by students, alumni, and faculty. The show includes a variety of printmaking techniques such as linocut, woodcut, screen print, intaglio, lithography, monotype prints, and monodrawings, alongside two video works. The second half of the exhibit, the Paper Boats Project Portfolio, includes contributions from artists across North America, Europe, China, and Guam, exploring the theme of water through printmaking. The exhibition runs through Nov. 28.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the sustained creative output of the University of Guam's printmaking program over more than a decade, showcasing the talent of local artists and alumni while connecting Guam to a global network of printmakers through the Paper Boats Project. It underscores the role of regional university art centers in fostering artistic practice and cultural exchange, particularly in underrepresented Pacific communities.