Background:

INSPIRATION:
My inspirations came from my people, my surroundings and my cultural heritage.

BACKGROUND:
I am from the Milne Bay province of Papua New Guinea and currently reside in Milne Bay.

Since returning from study in China, in 2013, I have been working under my fashion label "Bilawei". Most see me as a Fashion Designer, I regard myself a Creative Artist.

EDUCATION 
- 2007 - 2013: Donghua University, Shanghai, CHINA | Masters Art Design.
- 2000 - 2003: University of Papua New Guinea | BA Art and Design.
- 2004: Women's Textiles Training Center | Certificate in Apparel Sewer | Port Moresby

AWARDS:
- 2018: Women Weavers Of Milne Bay Fashion Show | Best Designer | Alotau, Milne Bay
- 2018: PNG Fashion And Design Week | Plus Size Show | One of 3 Best Emerging Designers PRIZES
-2018: Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, Project Runway | Winner for Best Sarong RECOGNITION
-2017 - 2019 Women Weavers Of Milne Bay | Lead Designer | Alotau, Milne Bay.
-2021 I Am Change Inc | Designer and Mentor | Alotau, Milne Bay
- 2021 PNG Fashion And Design Week | Virtual Runway | Participation as a Designer

EXHIBITIONS:
- 2002 "Mama Lewa" | National Art Gallery | Port Moresby

FASHION SHOWS:
-2012 Phoenix Cup, International Students Talent Show | Donghua University | Shanghai, China
-2016 - 2019 Women Weavers Of Milne Bay | Alotau, Milne Bay
-2017 - 2021 I Am Change Inc | Alotau, Milne Bay
-2018 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant | Project Runway | Port Moresby
-2018 PNG Fashion And Design Week | Plus Size Show | Port Moresby \
- 2021 PNG Fashion And Design Week | Virtual Runway | Port Moresby and Alotau
- 2021: I Am Change Inc | "Teardrop" | Alotau, Milne Bay

OTHERS:
- 2019 "It Takes A Village" | Wardrobe Assistant | Doini Islands, Milne Bay