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Updated 5/29/2023

Fu'una

  • Rhode Island

    RI

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

In the creation story of i taotao tåno (the ancient Chamoru), Fu’una is the being that created the universe.  At her brother Puntan’s request, she used his body to create parts of the universe and the earth. She then used her powers to  bring sunshine and blooms, and then added her body to the earth. 

The current incarnation of Fu’una is descended on her maternal side from an indigenous Chamoru village displaced by the United States military; on her paternal side, she is descended from a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. She is an embodiment of United States colonialism and militarization. Her illustrative works attempt to process the inter-related influences of history, power, and heritage on the environment and the psyche. She has lived in five regions of America and uses photography, drawing, and research to connect with her surroundings. Animals and botanicals are her personal ambassadors and often appear in her work. 

Fu’una is primarily a two-dimensional artist specializing in murals and pastel. Her pop-realism style draws upon Fauvism, street art, and tattoo culture. While stylistically fluid, her artwork is most easily recognized for its sensitivity and expert use of color. Her training includes courses at Academy of Art College San Francisco, Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Rhode Island College, and Rhode Island School of Design. 

Fu’una has painted murals in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Florida, Guam, and California. She has collaborated with schools, businesses, municipalities, and individuals in public art installations. She has received an award for her portrait work, an award for her mural work, and three awards for her community contributions.

Find Me

Kameko Branchaud (she/her)
Job Title: Muralist and portrait artist
Address:
Providence, RI 02908

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2017

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2017

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Visual/Crafts - Painting

Additional Disciplines:

  • Visual/Crafts - Illustration / Drawing

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Public Art Projects (In Free, Public Spaces)
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Curriculum Development
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Portfolio Review
  • Professional Development / Training
  • Community Arts
  • Exhibitions
  • Art Sales

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Businesses
  • General Public
  • Nonprofits
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk

Languages Available:

  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • Multi-State Region
  • National

Media Gallery

Yayoi Kusama mural
Georgia O'Keeffe mural
401: After Winter Must Come Spring
Wedding Cake Flowers
Self portrait
Kung fu Kitty
Eels
si Andrew
si Jasmine

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Visual/Crafts

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Visual/Crafts