Featured Artists
MICHAEL IVES: ISLAND ARTIST
“The ordinary into the unusual!” New York Times
“His paintings let the kid come out” Honolulu Advertiser
Michael has called Hawai’i his second home since 1971. He now spends all summer in the small beach community of Lanikai painting under a coconut tree looking out to the Mokulua Islands. Along with his vibrant paintings and wood folkart, Michael creates movies depicting the ‘behind the scenes’ making of his art with the Hawaiian life that surrounds and inspires him.You may contact Michael at ivesart@aol.com. or go to Connections where you can talk directly to him.
The Contemporary Museum - First Hawaiian Center
999 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Recorded Exhibition Info: 808.526.0232/Main: 808.526.1322
Exhibitions Curator Inger Tully will present a trio of solo exhibitions at The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center with Hawaii artists Melinda Morey (Kauai), Wendy Kawabata (Oahu), and May Izumi (Oahu). Feb 13 - May 1. Admission is free.
Visit www.tcmhi.org
At the Edge: New Paintings by Melinda Morey
February 13 - May 1, 2009; Free
Known for her dynamic larger than life portraits, Melinda Morey's newest works explore subjects at the shoreline ".where fluid meets solid...it is a place of transition, and in that transition there is uncertainty." These moments of ebb and flow at the Pacific Ocean's edge are first captured by the artist's camera, altered and then meticulously drawn. For the upcoming exhibition at First Hawaiian Center, Morey has spent the past two years documenting and drawing the visitors at Kauai's beaches.
Wendy Kawabata: Pull, Poke, Fold.
February 13 - May 1, 2009; Free
Using materials such as piles of logs and recycled books Kawabata's evolving bodies of work explore the relationship between process, repetition, and material."My process of making is closely related to both drawing and to the history of utilitarian feminine craft. Repetitive and meditative acts: wrapping, poking, folding, stacking, hooking, pulling - all make space for quiet, association, and attentiveness.
May Izumi: Once the Tale is Over
February 13 - May 1, 2009; Free
Artist and printmaker Mayumi Oda was born in Japan after World War II, when girls were supposed to be quiet and subservient. Despite her harsh upbringing, Mayumi’s strong spirit prevailed and she grew up determined to protect the feminine and became a renowned artist with a focus on goddess imagery. At age 60, she now devotes a great deal of her time to cultivating a former ranch on the Big Island. Her story an a woman and an artist is featured in Who Does She Think She Is?
WEST HAWAII DANCE THEATRE
West Hawaii Dance Theatre is a non-profit educational arts organization. Their mission is to educate, inspire, and enrich individuals with dance of high artistic quality. The “Alapa Street “studio is located in Kona’s Old Industrial Area and “Dance Centre” is located at Uilani Plaza in Waimea. WHDT features year round dance academy classes, guest teacher residencies, intensive workshops, outreach school programs. Students range from 3 years to adult.
Classes by Academy instructors include Classical Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hula, Tahitian, Hip Hop, Contemporary Dance, Yoga, Pilates, and The Gyrotonic® Expansion System.
Phone (808) 329-8876 (Kona)
Phone (808) 885-8876 (Waimea)
E-mail vh2dns4@ilhawaii.net web page www.whdt.org
THE WAY I SEE IT...
By Rocky Jensen
Courtesy of Hawaii RED Magazine
“Hawaiians recycled to a “T,” they made do. If a bowl was broken, you took it to Charlie to fix it. In other words you never threw things away.” Rocky Jensen is one of the first major Native Hawaiian artists, a sculptor who initiated the art scene in the cultural renaissance of Hawaii. Catch an in depth interview with Rocky on the Arts & Culture Channel.
Mayumi Oda
Artist and printmaker Mayumi Oda was born in Japan after World War II when girls were expected to be subservient. Despite her upbringing she grew up determined to protect the feminine and became a renowned artist with a focus on goddess imagery. At 60, she now devotes her time to cultivating a former ranch on the Big Island. Her story as a woman and an artist is featured in Who Does She Think She Is?
AUTHOR REVEALS HER HEART'S DESIRE IN A COLLECTION OF ESSAYS
By Liza Simon, Public Affairs Specialist, Ka Wai Ola
Writers do what they do for any number of reasons: they enjoy the words, the solitude, the expression of ideas and imagery. And some, like Sally-Jo Keala-o-Anuenue Bowman, treasure discovering wherever writing leads them. In her newly published The Heart of Being Hawaiian, Bowman finds that writing leads home to her Native Hawaiian identity... Just what does it mean to be Hawaiian these days?
DEDICATED TO A VERY SPECIAL PLACE, WAHI PANA
By Francine Murray, Broadcast/Media Coordinator, Ka Wai Ola
Imagine being on the slopes of majestic Haleakalā and gazing down at the clouds basking below. The faint murmur of Hosmer Grove wafting up, beautiful and serene is nature's melody. Listening to Jeff Peterson's “Hosmer's Grove” transports you there. Remnants of the grove are still inside the Haleakalā National Park, an experimental forestation planted by Ralph Hosmer nearly a century ago.Continue Reading
KIM MILLER | ALA PALAMEA - Creative Arts & Massage Therapy
After completing a degree in child development in California, Kim Miller earned a Teaching Certificate in Waldorf/Steiner Education from Emerson College in the UK. She completed her post-graduate degree in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy in Melbourne, Australia, and received her license for massage therapy in Hawaii.Ala Palamea (pathway to a pure clear atmosphere) Creative Arts and Massage Therapy is a private practice located on Kauai. Kim offers private Art Therapy sessions and Art classes. Kim’s Creative Arts classes provide playful group experience that acquaint you with your creative self. Ala Palamea Creative Arts and Massage Therapy invites you to experience the courage, freedom, and sense of peace that results from saying, “yes” to creativity.
Contact: kiminkauai@yahoo.com or call 808.346.5967
ALICIA FRANCIS
Alicia Francis is an artist whose work was first shown in California, at a one-woman show in 2002. She recieved Juror's Top Pick for "Cloud" in The Contemporary Show 2007 AHA. She moved to Oahu in 2003 and has been a student at the Honolulu Academy of Arts ever since. She tributes Mark Brown and Yukio Ozaki as her mentors. Her mantra is "Art should come from the heart and respecting this rich island heritage is a must."
Contact: helloaef@hotmail.com or 808.387.6497
PATRICIA WOOD
"Patricia Wood's debut novel tickles your funny bone, tugs your heartstrings, and redefines the word 'fortunate' all at once." RedbookPatricia is a local writer who lives on a boat and spends much of her time devoted to students with special learning needs, teaching them to express themselves in their own writing. Her international hit novel, "Lottery" is a must read. Hawaii residents will enjoy the Hawaii excerpts of "Perry Crandall who has an IQ of 76, but is not retarded, as he'll have you know: his IQ would need to be less than 75 for that, and he knows the difference even if others may not." Proceeds of the sale of this book in Pacific Network's Store benefit a local Hawaii charity. Catch a wonderful one on one interview with Patricia en route to her London book tour. On Arts & Culture.
SANDRA SCALLEY
Sandra’s goal is to create a photo that conveys as much as possible about the subject as she sees it at that particular moment. “What I see with my naked eye is usually what I want on film. Unfortunately it is much easier said than done...My intention is to evoke an appreciation for all of the overlooked beauty around us. “Currently, a selection of her photos have been used as interior design components enlarged to giant sizes.
For more visit www.SandraScalley.com
PATRICE FEDERSPIEL
Since arriving in Hawai‘i, Patrice’s art career has been on the fast track. Patrice has exhibited at Cafe' Che Pasta, Roy's Restaurant, with the Hawai‘i Watercolor Association receiving two Honorable Mentions, two Arches Paper Awards, the Charlotte Huntley Award, and the Daler-Rowney Award. A member of Windward Artist’s Guild, in 2003 and 2004 Patrice exhibited in the Association of Hawaiian Artist member shows. Hawai‘i Woman Magazine, Midweek Islander, Hawai‘i Bar Journal, and Chicken Soup from the Soul of Hawai‘i have published illustrations by Patrice. Her work can be viewed at the Cedar St. Gallery, Design Studio, Kim Taylor Reece Gallery, Robyn Buntin Gallery, Kuloko Arts, Na Mea Native Books, Island Treasures, Global Creations, and locations on the outer islands.
LAURA RUBY
Acclaimed artist and UH teacher. In 1995 Ruby exhibited her "Nancy Drew Series" of prints and an installation sculpture at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. The series has also been exhibited across the U.S. from Georgia to New York to Honolulu. In 1994 she completed a large site-specific sculpture, Chinatown–Site of Passage, commissioned by the City& County of Honolulu. She also received a grant from the Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions to create and exhibit an installation sculpture, A View with a Room, at the Hawaii Loa College Gallery. Her work, “Diamond Head Series,” can be viewed at the inaugural exhibit at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
Call 808.956.5250 or visit www.hawaii.edu/lruby
GWENDOLYN O'CONNOR
Representing the Island of Hawai`i Gwendolyn’s paintings are displayed in public and private collections around the world including cities in Australia, Canada, Sweden, France Greece and Taiwan. Locally, her paintings can be found at the Bishop Museum, Volcano Art Center and at the Chase and Hane Gallery, to name a few locations. A member of the American State Department Art in Embassies program, Gwendolyn is “dedicated to peace” and the “preservation of the unique flora and fauna of the Islands.” Gwendolyn’s studio near Volcano is open to the public by appointment only.
For more information call 808.968.8591
or visitwww.gwendolynoconnor.com
LLOIS MILLER
Llois Jeanne Miller lives and works on the beautiful island of Maui. Large scale paintings have been exhibited at Roy's, in Art Maui , the Embassy Suites and the Lahaina Arts Society . She received a BFA from the California Institute of the Arts and Art Center College of Design, and a MA/MFA from UCLA .
For more information call 858.228.7597
or visithttp://web.mac.com/llois.miller
TAMAGUSUKU RYU SENJUKAI
Tamagusuku Ryu Senjukai Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo was established by Frances Nakachi Sensei who had been trained by the acclaimed dance masters Yoshiko Tanita Sensei and Mieko Kinjo Sensei in Okinawa. Since 1997, she has been promoting and perpetuating the Okinawan culture in Hawaii by focusing on traditional values and sharing the knowledge with the next generation.
“Heartfelt Artistry” is the academy’s mission.
With each expression and gesture, they reach out to the community, and, in doing so, embrace cultural diversity and harmony.
Tamagusuku Ryu Senjukai Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo: P.O. Box 10446 Honolulu, HI 96816
For more information,
visit http://www.senjukaihawaii.com
EDDY IWAMURA
Born and raised in Japan and spent over 20 years in the US, Eddy Iwamura lives near Honolulu, disguises herself as a hard working accountant during the day and turns her identity into an artist at night. Her cartoons “The Universe of Bubble Heads” and “Beach Animals!” as well as paintings are published on Eddy’s web site.
For more information call 808.225.5307
or visit www.eiwamura.com.
TONY QUAGLIANO
Tony (1941-2007) has published various works including poems in New York Quarterly, Harvard Review, Rolling Stone, New Directions, Yankee, Spring: The Journal of the E.E. Cummings Society and The Pushcart Prize, as well as in numerous Hawai‘i literary journals. His books of poetry include: Language Drawn and Quartered, Fierce Meadows and Snail Mail Poems. He edited the special Bukowski issue of Small Press Review in 1973. He edited KAIMANA–The Journal of the Hawai‘i Literary Arts Council from 1990 to 2007. He was the 1976 recipient of the first Pushcart Prize–Best of the Small Presses Award, 1988 the Elliott Cades Award for Literature, and the Baciu Award in Literature for cutting edge artistic quality, originality, creativity and inventiveness in a body of work.
For more information visitwww.hawaii.edu/lruby/artistwritercollab/artwritcolab.htm.
