Background:

I was born on the 4th of June, 1978 in the city of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to father Moses Lavapo and mother Aware Malala. I am originally from LEIKIPI Clan of IOKEA village, Gulf of Papua and I am the 2nd child of 6 siblings.

My inspiration mainly comes from the animals, portraits, cultural beauty and native-styled contemporary subjects.  
 
INSPIRATION:
My inspiration in Art began when I met a man named Lorou who often painted on coconut shells as lime pots. Lorou actually told me to try doing something on one of his coconut shells. I surprised Lorou,  with a design which I painted on his coconut shells and this is when I realized that I have the talent in art.
 
EDUCATION:
I attended Butuka Community School and completed Grades One (1) to Six (6) from 1986 to 1991. Then continued to Grades 7 to 10 at Kila Kila High School from 1992 to 1995. This was the highest level of Education Morgan attained in my educational history.

After completing my education, I took up any odd jobs to sustain myself and my family. 

EXPERIENCE:
I started painting in the year 2002 as a self-taught artist. My initial paintings were on coconut shells as lime pots. Seeing paintings displayed by other artists at the local craft markets, made me move onto canvas paintings.

I mainly paint using acrylic on canvas and paints any subject he finds interest in. 
 
EXHITITIONS:
I have also participated in many Art Exhibitions locally and internationally sometimes present and other times in absentia. I have also taken art commission requests from individuals and organizations.

Paintings has become my life and it supports me and my son in our daily living. I am also building an Art studio to do my work.

"I will die with the brushes in my hands".