Memories from Guåhan
Audrey Meno is a Chamorro-Filipina artist, writer and storyteller from Guåhan whose work explores memory, home, and belonging.
Raised in the southern villages of Guam, Audrey grew up surrounded by grandparents, family traditions, and the everyday rhythms of island life. These experiences continue to shape her creative practice, inspiring work that reflects the beauty found in ordinary moments and the stories carried across generations.
Working across painting, photography, writing, and community-centered projects, Audrey is drawn to themes of nostalgia, cultural identity, and connection. Her work often examines the relationship between people and place, preserving the landscapes, traditions, and memories that define island life.
Audrey earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism & Mass Media from the University of Guam in 2019. While her academic background began in storytelling through words, her creative practice has expanded to include visual arts, photography, videography, children's literature, and creative projects that celebrate the spirit of Guåhan.
She is the founder of The Confluent Guam, a creative platform rooted in gathering, storytelling, and community, and the creator of The Guåhan Memory Mail Club + Guahan PenPal Program, a monthly correspondence project designed to reconnect islanders with the places, memories, and cultural touchstones they hold dear.
Through each painting, photograph, and written piece, Audrey hopes to create work that invites reflection, sparks recognition, and reminds others of the places and people that have shaped them.
Hafa Adai!
Beyond my creative work, I care deeply about making things that feel honest, thoughtful, and human.
I'm inspired by the small details that often go unnoticed. The conversations that linger, old photographs, handwritten notes, changing skies, family stories, and the ways people care for one another. Much of what I create begins with curiosity and a desire to preserve what might otherwise be forgotten.
Whether through a painting, a photograph, a written piece, or a community project, I am always searching for ways to tell stories that feel meaningful and true.
I love collaborating with individuals, organizations, and fellow creatives who value connection, culture, and thoughtful storytelling. If you have an idea, project, or story you'd like to bring to life, I'd love to hear from you.
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I had the honor of being featured in a short video spotlight created by the University of Guam, highlighting my journey as a student, creative, and island storyteller.
CIS Seed Talk
In 2018, I had the opportunity to share a SEED Talk for the University of Guam, where I spoke about the negative impacts of the fast fashion industry. It was a chance to explore the connections between sustainability, cultural values, and the choices we make as consumers. This talk reflects my ongoing passion for mindful living, ethical storytelling, and honoring the land we come from.
Adkins Foundation Scholarship
As a freshman at Guam Community College, I won first place in the 2016 Adkins Foundation Scholarship Research Project Contest an experience that changed everything. With the prize money, I bought my first-ever DSLR camera and laptop, tools that opened the door to photography and videography. That moment was the spark that led me to explore storytelling through visuals, and I’ve been creating ever since.
