Utah-based artist, Aljay Fuimaono is emerging in the art world with a fresh take on Pacific Island fine art. The contemporary artist incorporates realism with rich colors and sketch-like strokes to create striking imagery.

His use of wood and bark as a canvas has led to his signature textured styles with acrylic and charcoal. He enjoys utilizing natural material as it pays tribute to his cultural heritage, reminding him of his ancestors ingenuity in using materials provided by the earth.

Each subject of work is heavily influenced by his upbringing in Samoa and Hawaii. Exposure to differentPacificIsland cultures and traditions has inspired his affinity for portraying Pacific Islander stories.

Aljay credits his parents for recognizing his creative talents and nurturing his artistic growth. They are also responsible for instilling in him the need to preserve and perpetuate Polynesian values through art. Aljay hopes that his portrayals of universal themes through a PacificI slander lens may make a significant contribution to the world of art and storytelling.