Judy Flores has been a part of the
She has illustrated a local Chamorro-English-Japanese children's book, GRANDMA'S LOVE, and two books of
Her works are popular gifts for visiting dignitaries, tourists and local residents. President Reagan received her batik painting of Inarajan as an official gift during his visit. Judy uses batik (wax resist dye on cloth) process as a fine art medium.
Her works are seen in many public places on
Judy's passion for
Judy's art is available at Framed, etc. Gallery in Hagatna,
For arts and cultural consulting services, write to judyflores@guam.net.
RESUME'
Judith (Judy) Selk Flores
P.O. Box 2329
Hagatna,
Tele: (671) 828-8040
Judyflores.com
judyflores@guam.net
Born in
Lived in Inarajan,
Education: PhD, M.A. Micronesian Studies, M.A. Clothing & Textiles,
B.A. Arts Education,
Career History:
Judy’s career as a professional batik artist began in 1973 after experimenting with the medium of batik as a class project for her secondary art students. She began exhibiting and selling at art fairs which proliferated in
Her sister, Amelia Selk, opened Framed Etc. Gallery in 2002, and is the exclusive agent for Judy’s original art. Her art reproductions are available there and at other island shops, replicated in calendars, 3 book illustrations, and limited edition prints. Centerstone Creations replicates her art in glass, hand painted by artists in the Chinese traditional reverse painting style, in glass latte, ornaments and candleholders.
Her original art can be seen in many professional offices, hotels and restaurants, such as the Hilton Resort & Spa, Pacific Islands Club, TakeCare Administrative offices, Bank of Guam, First Hawaiian Bank, Kings Restaurant, and Kaneshiro Orthodontist Clinic. Her paintings are in homes all over the world, collected by people who have lived in
Judy has combined her love for
Mar 2008 President, Historic Inalahan Foundation
Oct. 2000 -2007 Executive Director, Gef Pa’go Chamorro Cultural Village
2002 – 2006 Adjunct professor, History of Guam,
1996 - present Research Associate, Richard Flores Taitano - Micronesian Area Research Center,
Jan. - Dec. 1996 Development Officer,
1986 - 1995 Folk Arts Coordinator,
1971 - 1981 Art Teacher, Inarajan Jr. and
1981 – present Professional Batik Artist
Accomplishments:
2000 – 2007 – As Executive Director of Gef Pa’go, secured and administered two Administration for Native American (ANA) grants totaling $900,000 from the Administration for Native Americans: 2000 – 2003, to re-organize and strengthen the organization; and 2004 – 2006, to provide on-the-job training for 5 interns to learn to repair and rebuild Inarajan’s historic homes; and 5 interns to learn hospitality and tourism services, from the Administration for Native Americans. Included funding for after-school youth cultural programs.
1991 - Initiated plans for Gef Pa'go Chamorro Cultural village, including the obtaining of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Administration for Native Americans, the Guam Visitors Bureau, and Guam Preservation Trust totaling over $300,000; assisted the people of Inarajan to form a non-profit corporation to run the Village. The successful Village maintains operations through gate receipts and cultural projects. It serves as a hands-on cultural education facility for school children.
Publications Pending 2010: “Dress of the Chamorro” Berg Enclyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion, Vol 7 – 2007 “Arts and Architecture” entries in Guampedia, and online publication of the Guam Humanities Council at www.guampedia.org 2004. “Folklore in the Classroom”. Arlene Cohen & Clarisa Quan, (Eds.) Libraries and Archives: 2002. “Art and Identity in the 2001. “Introduction.” Francisco B. Rabon. Pa’a Taotao Tano’: A way of Life, People of the Land. 2001. “Kantan Chamorrita revisited in the new millennium”. Helen Reeves Lawrence and Don Niles, (eds.)Traditionalism and Modernity in the Music and Dance of 1998. “ Community and Professional Service 2007 volunteer consultant for Historic Inalahan Foundation 2003 to Present- Governor’s appointee to the Guam Visitors Bureau. Chairs the Culture and Heritage Committee 2001-2005 Board Secretary of Haya Cultural Heritage & Preservation Development Foundation Board Secretary, Pa’a Taotao Tano’ (Coalition of Chamorro dance groups) 2000-2003 Member, Chair, and Vice Chair successively, Guam Humanities Council, 1996 - Governor's appointee to the 1996 Festpac Task Force in charge of planning Guam's representation at the 7th Festival of Pacific Arts in Western Samoa. 1992 & 1988 - Administrator/organizer as Arts Council Folk Arts Coordinator, for Guam's participation in the 6th Festival of Pacific Arts held in Rarotonga, Cook Islands; and the 5th Festival in Townsville, Australia, 1988. 2000 Humanities Scholar for “Micronesian Women’s Art” project, directed by Dr. Kimberly Keelhing, contributing to exhibits, catalog, and workshops, Distinguished service to the arts from the National Governor’s Association, nominated from the
Awards
Award of Distinction from the Governor of Guam for promoting and perpetuating
Legislative Resolutions for cultural activities, awarded in 1988, 1997, and 2002
British Overseas Research Student Award (ORS), 1998
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