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Hiroki Morinoue
Hiroki Morinoue, an artist with no boundaries. He is an artist to follow, as his work is an ever evolving display of his talents. He holds no limitations to his expression of the encircling world of nature. He is a master of traditional Japanese print making and well versed in most forms of media. He consistently redefines his tools of creation as he explores untraditional sources of art material. His earlier works in the 70’s were modeled with watercolors, ink washes, and dry brush techniques. His more recent works explore the use of cement and pigments on wood. At the Inn we are proud to display his series of prints reflecting traditional Japanese printing with a flare of Henri Matisse and Picasso. You will find this series next to the fireplace. The other compositions displayed are created using pigmented spackle on wood following his ongoing theme of simplicity in nature. Hiroki Morinoue’s art can be found in galleries across America and Japan. His gallery, Studio 7 can be found in Holualoa next to Pauls Place. Hiroki was born in Hawaii and his studio was once his fathers pool hall. His gallery displays not only his own work but the talented works of his family. Studio 7 gallery- 808-324-1335 or morinoue@kona.net |
Cliff Johns Gallery
"Design and form have always been of great interest to me. I find woodturning is an excellent way to experiment with both. There seems to be no end to what you find when you explore wood." Cliff first developed his love of woodturning in his high school shop class in Seattle in the late 1950's. In 1999, he moved to Kona where he designed and built a home and studio and began turning wood full time. "I am so fortunate to have the many beautiful Hawaiian woods available to me here on the Big Island. The woods I use are procured from arborists, tree trimmers, and sites that are being cleared for development." Cliff Johns Gallery represents the work of over 20 artists who are wood turners, wood sculptors, painters, photography artists, furniture makers and creators of authentic Hawaiian crafts. (808) 322-6611 or online at cliffjohns.com
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Kimura Lauhala Shop
When Hawai’i was still a Sovereign Nation ruled by Queen Liliuokalani, Mr. and Mrs. Kimura came from Japan to the Big Island. They walked from Hilo to Kona, a distance of over 100 miles to begin their business and raise their family. Built in 1914, the building began as a general store. In the early 1950's the store transitioned to the Lauhala Shop. The local Hawaiian ladies wove lauhala hats and exchanged them for merchandise. The lauhala hats provided shade for those working in the hot sun. The sale of lauhala hats developed into the sale of many other woven lauhala items - mats, handbags, baskets, slippers, coasters and more. Custom fit and hand made hats are a specialty. Today the shop is
run by Alfreida Fujita, 3rd generation and Renee Kimura, 4th generation, and sells a variety of island products. Located just south of the Holualoa Inn, the shop is rich in history and alive with the art of lauhala weaving. A must see for our guests. (808) 324-0053 or online at holualoahawaii.com
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Ipu Hale Gallery - Michael Harburg
In old Hawai'i on the island of Ni’ihau the people of the island created umeke pawehe, "decorated gourds". They created them for their own use, for trade with the other islands, and in the late 1800’s as souvenirs for the visiting sailors. At one time this was a lost technique, by trial and error and persistence Michael Harburg mastered the unique art form. After beginning with traditional designs, Harburg began creating contemporary designs, and now sells gourds which depict turtles, hibiscus and mango in his gallery. The Colorado native also developed a method for using synthetic, fiber-reactive dyes to give his designs vivid colors like red, yellow, green, and blue. He is currently exhibiting at Holualoa Inn. Michael offers guidance in the practice of this art. Be sure to visit his gallery Ipu Hale at the top of Holualoa Town. (808) 896-9081 or ipuguy@yahoo.com. |
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Sunny Pau'ole
"I find art every day. Each cloud, flower, and smile. This is my expression of life as I see it. A visual adventure of spontaneity and precision, memory and imagination." Sunny captures the feeling of Hawai'i in her large oil paintings using primary colors to catch the brilliant light that flows through exotic botanicals and landscapes so they look alive. Pau'ole means "without end" and that is how she continues her bond with art and nature. "When art comes from the soul, something lights up and is noticed. Not only does the artist feel it, the observer is moved. That is what moves me. Connecting my "mana", my spirit, with another." Born in California in the 1950's, Sunny grew up always interested in drawing. As a teenager she drew live models at the Art Center in California. After moving to Oahu in 1975, she attended the Honolulu Academy of Art and continued studying drawing with master instructors. "Creating art has been a lifelong journey and it continues to hold my awe and reverence." (808) 989-2180 or online at sunnypauole.com |
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