Kahi Ching – Hawaii Artist

A special exhibit (thru Jan. 8, 2012) of paintings from the Forbidden City, China, a few not normally accessible to the Chinese public, this is your chance to view this amazing show!  A lot of hard work went into this show of only two months.  Check it out!  Congrats especially to HAA curator Shawn Eichman, Larry Maruya and the gang at the Installations Department, and graphic designer Jared Stone.  Visit http://honoluluacademy.org/art/exhibitions/11737-masterpieces_landscape_painting_forbidden_city for more info, and for everything else in between!

K&D on the Job:
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Come see the “A Team”s recent creation installed at the ground floor of the Hawai’i Convention Center.  Kumu, including Meleanna Meyer, Al Lagunero, Harinani Orme, Solomon Enos, and Kahi, along with Alaka’i and Haumana, created this 64 foot mural representing Indigenous economies.  A lot of press and videos!  Check them out! http://www.facebook.com/hawaiikakou, Google Hawai’i Kakou, YouTube Videos.

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Got to see the Aulani for the first time…Completed!  We saw all of our Artist ‘Ohana’s work throughout the premise, from the architecture, to the interior of the rooms, very beautiful and magnificent, truly a sight to see and experience!  Coming to the Aulani even to just see the art is worth the drive!  They really did a fantastic job of telling a story!  We tried to see Kahi’s wood sculpture, but couldn’t as the room that had his artwork was occupied!  Next time.  There was a wonderful Mahalo Reception and the food was so ‘ono!  Mahalo to Disney Imagineering Crew, Peggy Krantz, John Condrey, and Maile Meyer for including us in this project!  Wanted to share that Kahi painted a few Vinylmations that went out as gifts to media press as gifts…we saw one online that was sold through ebay, sad but at the same time cool.

Maoli Art in Real Time is back!  And rolling one after the other!  Dates and venues if you can make it:

- MAiRT @ CNHA (Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement) 10th Annual Convention, Hawai’i Convention Center, Moloka’i Room, August 23-25

- MAiRT @ Western Museums Association Annual Meeting, Hawai’i Convention Center, 3rd Floor Breezeway, September 23-26

- MAiRT @ Windward Community College 11th Annual Ho’olaulea Benefit, Hale ‘Akoakoa, October 1

Kahi will be participating in the “Drawn Out” portion of August Moon happening at HAA on August 6.  Proceeds benefit art education.  August Moon is a wine and food tasting event being held at night in a wonderful artistic atmosphere.  Visit the link for more info

http://www.honoluluacademy.org/11652-august_moon_benefit_arts_education

Much anticipated Art Park is right around the corner!  A space for people and art, the Art Park will feature over 40 artists CREATING simultaneously during the day on Saturday June 25 from 11 am – 5 pm.  Artists, demos, drawing tables, and participating vendors will be mixed up with Ward Warehouse visitors and diners.  There will be a Community Mural, where kids will be able to join in, a Keiki Art Area,  and a cool Self Serve Snapshot Station!  It will be an interesting event,  Please Join us!  Cross our fingers for success–we would like to do it again in 2012!

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Photo: Kahi at the Community Mural

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Do Your pART! is a silent auction occurring inside Na Mea Hawai’i at Ward Warehouse.  With over 50 items to bid on, originals and reproductions donated by talented artists, proceeds benefiting Art programs in Hawai’i Charter Schools.  Three days only June 24, 25 & 26.  ”Bid Often, Stay Late, Call In!”

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Anticipated month long event every year, Maoli Arts Month is here.  This year, tribute is made to Artist and Visionary, Hiko’ula Hanapi, whose goal in making Hawaiian Art more accessible to the community had been accomplished way before his passing (We Love You Hiko!).  Visit www.maoliartsmonth.org for the complete schedule of events (throughout April, May, and part of June).  You can see some of Kahi’s work at The ARTS at Marks Garage gallery exhibit (thru June 5), and during a Silent Auction held during the Wearable Art Show (May 19).  Lots of things to see and do!  Don’t miss out!  Remember, this event happens once a  year!

Aloha Folks,

Just a reminder that we offer signage services of all kinds!

See our latest installation at:  http://blog.honoluluacademy.org/?p=2280

for the Honolulu Academy of Arts, one of our greatest inspirations!  Be sure to check out the Vogel Collection, a collection of modern works donated by a married couple (with no children), 50 works to each of the 50 states! — A very thoughtful idea, everyone across  America can enjoy!