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Pele and Hiaka
PELE AND HIAKA OIL PAIN WITH PYROGRAPHY ON MANGO WOOD Oil Two nude female figures are seen on a Hawiian beach. Both figures are set in joyus movement with outstretched arms, enjoying the natural landscape. One figure is seen splashing the other, moving the sea in a powerful and playful upward motion. The second figure is calmer, presenting herself in…
Beach palms triptych
BEACH PALM TRIPTYCH OIL ON BIRCHWOOD A calming Hawiian afternoon is depicted along an illuminated beach, shaded by the growth of palm trees. The use of eight palm trees creates a balance that creates a cohesive and tranquil setting. The horizon line highlights the grain of the medium used as it naturally provides a visual contrast for the viewer. A…
Kumu Hula
KUMU HULA DIGITAL PRINT Twelve female hula dancers are shown in a kneeling position, heads held in revenant positioning. The alignment of the twelve hula dancers is unifying as it provides a clear linear movement for the viewer. The use of color also creates a narrative of native Hawiian textile use and the historic importance of said garments. The overall…
Palm beach triptych #3
PALM BEACH TRIPTYCH #5 OIL PAINT WITH PYROGRAPHY ON MANGO WOOD. This triptych is unifed by the frawns of four palm trees creating a vignette that frames the calm of a sandy and distant beach experience. The use of an oceanic horizon line greates a distance that evokes memories of crashing waves. The use of three panels provdes the artist…
