My Artist Residency at Ark of the Unicorns was meant to accomplish crochet designs of the human figure and the connections we make with each other. Instead, of simply stitching connections in wire, I also made the best ones myself, in person. In both her ceramics workshop and her speaking engagement Magdalene Odundo spoke ofContinue reading “Beyond the Stitch Work – Artist Residency in Hawaii”
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Studio Visit, Stitch Experiments, & Lefty Achievement Unlocked
On Wednesday, Bernice Akamine came by for a studio visit. She is a well respected Native Hawai’ian artist who also does wire stitchwork. She just had a solo show on the Big Island and I greatly appreciate her taking the time to stop by! There are not many other wire stitch artists so it wasContinue reading “Studio Visit, Stitch Experiments, & Lefty Achievement Unlocked”
Bright Festive Fruits & Vegetables in Chinatown HNL
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”
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 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”