Each morning Chinatown and I awaken to bright, festive fruits and vegetables being set out. From rambutan to bananas to kohlrabi to dried mushrooms by the pound! I am a well fed Artist-in-Residence here at Ark of the Unicorns! Peek among the boxes…did you see the kitty behind the durian? Deep Pink Dragonfruit, not quiteContinue reading “Bright Festive Fruits & Vegetables in Chinatown HNL”
Author Archives: Studio Deanna
Haikyo Photography in Hawaii
The large, Japanese stone lantern lay on the ground in pieces. The derelict tourou wrapped in rotting rope covered in molds, lichen, and mosses reminded me of Haikyo. Urban Explorers whose curiosity leads them to ruins, or Haikyo in Japanese. After seeing the abandoned lantern I began to see other bits of ruins, abandoned piecesContinue reading “Haikyo Photography in Hawaii”
Photographing Chinatown HNL: Black and White
My previous post covered a few of the photographs I really felt looked best in color, this post shows photographs I really liked in Black and White. Capturing the deep character, feelings evoked, or the message I wish to convey is very often found in the photo editing process. Late Night Grocery – As IContinue reading “Photographing Chinatown HNL: Black and White”
Photographing Chinatown HNL
My time as Artist-in-Residence at Ark of the Unicorns continues and Honolulu’s Chinatown has been one of the most unique I have visited around the world. There are layers upon layers in the short history of the buildings, a huge mix of peoples not just Chinese, and a stuttering start at gentrification. TheseContinue reading “Photographing Chinatown HNL”
Ceramics Workshop with Magdalene Odundo OBE – Part II
Previous Post: Part I – with Magdalene Odundo: I am a ceramicist! More than just a bit of pottery was done during the amazing workshop with Magdalene Odundo. Visits to Iolani Palace, Mission Houses Museum, Pali Lookout, and Bishop Museum happened, also. Plus here’s a look at work others in the workshop created. Clearly they haveContinue reading “Ceramics Workshop with Magdalene Odundo OBE – Part II”
Ceramics Workshop with Magdalene Odundo, OBE – Part I
A wonderful opportunity came through Hawaii Craftsmen for me to attend Magdalene Odundo’s ceramics Master Workshop appeared and I am happy I was able to accept. I am currently Artist-in-Residence at Ark of the Unicorns’ alternative gallery space in the Chinatown Artists Lofts and her workshop has been an enriching experience for me. Magdalene isContinue reading “Ceramics Workshop with Magdalene Odundo, OBE – Part I”
First Friday Exhibition at Ark of the Unicorns
Thank You ever so much to everyone who came out to the see Friendship-in-Progress: Tokyo X HNL at Ark of the Unicorns on First Friday. We appreciate your love of art and your support very much. It has been a busy couple of weeks so far as the Artist-in-Residence. In addition to my exploration ofContinue reading “First Friday Exhibition at Ark of the Unicorns”