The coconut groves, kalo (taro) patches and fishponds of Waikiki have been replaced with a belt of hotels of concrete along the shore, with Leahi, (Diamond Head crater,) landmark of Hawai'i, as it's magnificent backdrop.
- The coconut groves, kalo (taro) patches and fishponds of Waikiki have been replaced with a belt of hotels of concrete along the shore, with Leahi, (Diamond Head crater,) landmark of Hawai'i, as it's magnificent backdrop.
- The multi-talented Kumu (teacher) Meleanna Meyer (painter, film-maker, educator), with the support of her brilliant and generous sister Maile Meyer, owner of Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, brought the 'Arting in Place" project to fruition. The artwork of the Project will be shared with the public on Saturday and will remain as permanent installations at the Hotels.
- The beating of the pahu, from sunrise to sunset, as if to summon na 'aumakua (ancestors), na kupuna (elders), na makua (parents), na 'opio (youth) and all people of world with specific purpose, came to mind on viewing Kumu Po'o (lead teacher) Meleanna Meyer's four paintings; on view here is the pahu (drum) of niu (coconut) at sunset.
- One of Al Lagunero's paintings for the Arting in Place project that draws on the mystique of his persona. This is not a true depiction of Al's painting as it is only intended to provide a flavor of what you'll see when you visit the hotels.
- The project took over seven days. Here is a before version of Harinani Orme's two paintings for the Arting in Place project in Waikiki. Join us at the Hotels this Saturday for a view of the finished paintings.
- Carl Pao's painted panels with his own unique style and traditional patterns. This is a sideview of the seven panels that make up this composition.
- The artwork of Solomon Enos the 'Umeke Kino (calabash providing food for the body) and the other of the natural systems that permeate the 'aina (land that feeds us). This is a side view from the left.
- Na Kumu Harinani Orme, Al Lagunero, Meleanna Meyer, Carl Pao, and Solomon Enos present Maile Meyer (Meleanna's sister) with a special painting in appreciation of her generous kokua (help) and steadfast kako'o (support).
- As roommates, student artists Kelly Nakasone (Pearl City sophomore), Paige Kaea (Kapolei sophomore), Mahealani Pa Garcia (Roosevelt sophomore), and Lilia Chan (Kamehameha 8th grader) enjoyed a once in a lifetime experience on this fascinating art project. They will reunite for the opening ceremonies this weekend, along with the students and Kumu who produced artwork for the hotels. These events are invaluable in light of government budget cuts.
- One of the six twelve foot panels that make up the composition of Helumoa, the coconut grove. The mural will be most easily seen from the escalator when riding down from the 2nd floor to the first floor lobby of the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.
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